regard

How to Split "regard" into Syllables

The word regard is divided into 2 syllables: re·gard. Understanding this syllable division is essential for correct pronunciation and spelling.

📝 Syllable Breakdown

• re — 1st syllable
• gard — 2nd syllable

🔊 Pronunciation Guide

The phonetic transcription of regard:

• IPA: /ɹɪˈɡɑːd/

📖 Definitions

1. regard (countable and uncountable, plural regards)
2. He bathed in the memory of her blondness, of her warm blue regard, and the sentiment permeated his sensibility with tenderness made the more rich because its object was someone long since dead.

📚 Word Origin & History

From Middle English regard, regarde, reguard, from Anglo-Norman reguard, from regarder, reguarder. Attested in Middle English starting around the mid 14th century. Piecewise doublet of reward; compare also guard, ward, guardian, and so on. From Middle English regarden, from Old French regarder, reguarder. First attested in late Middle English, circa the early 15th century. Popularized about 2022 along with regarded. Inherited from Middle French regard, from Old French regard, from reguarder.

✓ Why Learn Syllable Division?

Understanding how to break down regard into syllables helps with:

• Correct pronunciation — Knowing syllable structure ensures accurate speech
• Improved spelling — Breaking words into chunks makes them easier to remember and write
• Reading fluency — Recognizing syllable patterns speeds up reading comprehension
• Poetry and lyrics — Syllable counting is essential for meter and rhythm
• Language learning — Non-native speakers benefit from syllable awareness

📊 Similar Words Comparison

Compare regard with related words to understand syllable patterns:

Word	Syllables	Division
regard	2	re·gard
ragwort	2	rag-wort
regrade	3	re-gra-de
Richard	2	ri-chard
regrowth	2	re-growth

🔗 Related Words

Explore syllable divisions of words related to regard:

reg, regal, Regor, regain, regale, regent, regexp, reggae.