How to pronounce "regaled" in English
rɪˈɡeɪld
rih·GAYLD
Primary stress: GAYLD
Hear native speakers say regaled in context across real video clips
Linguistic Pronunciation Masterclass: “regaled”
Phonetic mechanics, syllable architecture, and conversational cadence
Syllable Architecture & Stress Distribution
rih
Reduced vowel sound, relaxed jaw, and minimal vocal effort.
GAYLD
Gliding diphthong with sustained vocal resonance.
Primary emphasis falls on the second syllable ("GAYLD"). Raise your pitch and sustain the vowel length on this syllable while relaxing the surrounding syllables.
Common Pronunciation Traps & Learner Mistakes
The Trap: Do not pronounce "-ed" as an extra syllable.
How Native Speakers Say It: Voice a clean /d/ consonant at the end of the root word smoothly.
Connected Speech & Natural Conversational Flow
When "regaled" is followed by a word starting with a vowel, glide the final consonant into the opening vowel (e.g. "regaled is" sounds like "regaled-iz").
In natural sentences, avoid over-stressing "regaled" unless it conveys the core contrast or focal point of your message.
Authentic Spoken Quotes from Native Video Context
“then learned that Dr Engel had regaled them with Brian's stories and everyone there now worked to accomplish my proposal”— TEDx TalksWatch clip
“regaled me with Tales of his losing battles uh against the sou Old Guard uh and when I called him this week he of course railed against efforts to”— Harvard UniversityWatch clip
“Time flew as the sergeant regaled the family with epic tales from faraway lands— until Mr. White asked about an artifact the sergeant had alluded to.”— TED-EdWatch clip
“And he regaled us with stories his memory — and in one incident, he said, “In such,”— NPRWatch clip
“drew crowds from the countryside eager to be regaled and entertained by a master storyteller he understood early”— Native SpeakerWatch clip
“um you've led a lot of teams through your career and um have been regaled as”— Native SpeakerWatch clip
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then learned that Dr Engel had regaled them with Brian's stories and everyone there now worked to accomplish my proposal
Hear it in context: “regaled”
21 clipsThe English word “regaled” is transcribed in the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) as rɪˈɡeɪld (phonetic respelling: rih-GAYLD). Phonologically, it consists of 2 syllables (rih · GAYLD), with primary lexical stress placed on the 2nd syllable (GAYLD). Grammatically, “regaled” functions as a noun, verb and acts as an English heteronym where syllable stress shifts between noun (initial-syllable stress) and verb (second-syllable stress) usage. SayItVid indexes 21 authentic English video clips demonstrating how native speakers articulate “regaled” in natural connected speech across American (US: 8 sampled), British (UK), and Australian (AUS) accents, including verified broadcasts from TEDx Talks, Harvard University, TED-Ed.
Spoken Video Transcripts & Contextual Quotes (5 Verified Clips)
- 🇺🇸 USTEDx TalksClip #1 · @13:02
“standing ovation it was surreal that I had no idea even while I was there I then learned that Dr Engel had regaled them with Brian's stories and everyone there now worked to accomplish my proposal there now worked to accomplish my proposal”
- 🇺🇸 USHarvard UniversityClip #2 · @48:05
“South Carolinian uh Richard ggle a liberal white judge who for years has regaled me with Tales of his losing battles uh against the sou Old Guard uh and when I called him this week he of course railed against efforts to and when I called him this week he of course railed against efforts to”
- 🇺🇸 USTED-EdClip #3 · @0:36
“Sergeant-Major Morris. Time flew as the sergeant regaled the family with epic tales from faraway lands— until Mr. White asked about an artifact the sergeant had alluded to. until Mr. White asked about an artifact the sergeant had alluded to.”
- 🇺🇸 USNPRClip #4 · @1:10
“We were stuck in traffic, and it was, it was warm. He never complained. And he regaled us with stories his memory — and in one incident, he said, “In such, And he regaled us with stories his memory — and in one incident, he said, “In such,”
- 🇺🇸 USClip #5 · @6:52
“it take a look at this quote Lincoln drew crowds from the countryside eager to be regaled and entertained by a master storyteller he understood early to be regaled and entertained by a”
Definition & Meaning: “regaled”
- A feast, a meal.
- a choice article of food or drink.
- To please or entertain (someone), especially with stories, tales or jokes.
- To provide hospitality for (someone); to supply with abundant food and drink.
- simple past and past participle of regale
Example Sentences (3)
- “And now a maiden […] ſupplied them, next, / With a reſplendent table, which the chaſte / Directreſs of the ſtores furniſh'd with bread / And dainties, remnants of the laſt regale.”
- “Please, regale us with your best tales!”
- “then learned that Dr Engel had regaled them with Brian's stories and everyone there now worked to accomplish my proposal”
Common Phrases & Collocations
Pronounce: “regaled”
- Pronunciation:
- rih-GAYLD
- Syllables:
- rih · GAYLD
- Written Hyphenation:
- re · galed
- Primary stress:
- GAYLD
- IPA:
- rɪˈɡeɪld
- Hear it in context
- regaled
Words that Rhyme with “regaled”
-eɪldWords that Sound Identical (Homophones)
Unique Sound"regaled" (⁄rɪˈɡeɪld⁄) has no true homophones in standard English — there are no other words with identical pronunciation. Unlike sound-alike pairs like there / their or peace / piece, "regaled" has a completely distinct phonetic identity.
Frequently asked questions about regaled
How do you pronounce “regaled”?
“regaled” is pronounced ⁄rɪˈɡeɪld⁄ (rih-GAYLD). Listen to the native-speaker clips above to hear it in real conversation.
How many syllables are in “regaled”?
“regaled” has 2 syllables: rih · GAYLD.
Where is the stress in “regaled”?
The primary stress in “regaled” is on “GAYLD”. Listen for that stressed syllable in the clips above.
What does “regaled” mean?
A feast, a meal.
How can I hear “regaled” used in real sentences?
This page has 21 real-world video examples of “regaled” with synchronized subtitles. Use Previous / Next (or ← / → keys) to hear each one at the exact moment it is spoken.
What is the most common pronunciation mistake when saying “regaled”?
Do not pronounce "-ed" as an extra syllable. Voice a clean /d/ consonant at the end of the root word smoothly.