How to Pronounce "regent"
word
/ˈɹidʒənt/
REE-jent
/ɹˈiːdʒənt/
ri-JENT
Definition
A regent is a person who governs a country when the normal ruler is unable to rule, often because the ruler is too young, absent, or incapacitated.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈɹidʒənt/
British English
/ɹˈiːdʒənt/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
REE-jent
UK
ri-JENT
Listen in Context
The young prince had a regent until he became an adult.
A regent rules when the king is away.
The regent helped keep the country stable.
She was appointed regent while the queen recovered from illness.