How to Pronounce "regain your composure"
expression
ɹɪˈɡeɪn/ /ˈjɔɹ/, /ˈjʊɹ/ /kəmˈpoʊʒɝ
ri-GAYN yor kuhm-POH-zher
ɹɪɡˈeɪn/ /jˈɔː/ /kəmpˈəʊʒɐ
ri-GAYN yaw kuhm-POH-zhuh
Definition
To calm yourself and return to a state of control, especially after feeling upset or nervous.
IPA Transcription
American English
ɹɪˈɡeɪn/ /ˈjɔɹ/, /ˈjʊɹ/ /kəmˈpoʊʒɝ
British English
ɹɪɡˈeɪn/ /jˈɔː/ /kəmpˈəʊʒɐ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
ri-GAYN yor kuhm-POH-zher
UK
ri-GAYN yaw kuhm-POH-zhuh
Listen in Context
Take a deep breath to regain your composure.
She paused to regain her composure before speaking again.
After the mistake, he needed a moment to regain his composure.
I was so embarrassed, it took me a while to regain my composure.