How to Pronounce "regents"
word
ˈɹidʒənts
REE-jents
ɹˈiːdʒənts
ri-JENTS
Definition
Regents are members of a governing body, especially one that oversees a university or rules on behalf of a monarch when the king or queen is unable to rule.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɹidʒənts
British English
ɹˈiːdʒənts
Simplified Pronunciation
US
REE-jents
UK
ri-JENTS
Listen in Context
The regents control the university’s budget.
The prince’s mother and uncle were regents until he turned eighteen.
The board of regents meets twice a year.
After the king fell ill, the council appointed three regents to rule.