How to Pronounce "regretful"
word
ɹɪˈɡɹɛtfəɫ
ri-GRET-fuhl
ɹɪɡɹˈɛtfəl
ri-GRET-fuhl
Definition
Feeling sadness or disappointment over something you did or did not do in the past.
IPA Transcription
American English
ɹɪˈɡɹɛtfəɫ
British English
ɹɪɡɹˈɛtfəl
Simplified Pronunciation
US
ri-GRET-fuhl
UK
ri-GRET-fuhl
Listen in Context
He felt regretful after forgetting her birthday.
Her regretful message made me realize she was truly sorry.
The boy had a regretful look on his face.
She gave me a regretful smile, knowing she had made a mistake.