How to Pronounce "regency"
word
ˈɹidʒənsi
REE-juhn-see
ɹˈiːdʒənsi
REE-juhn-see
Definition
A regency is a period when someone governs a country because the rightful monarch is too young, absent, or unable to rule. It can also refer to the position, authority, or style related to such a time.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɹidʒənsi
British English
ɹˈiːdʒənsi
Simplified Pronunciation
US
REE-juhn-see
UK
REE-juhn-see
Listen in Context
The country was ruled by a regency while the king was too young.
During the English Regency, many famous novels were written.
He studied the art of the regency period.
People admire the elegance of Regency style furniture.