how to pronounce regale

/ɹɪˈɡɛɪl/

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regale is pronounced in two syllables

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An example use of regale in a speech by a native speaker of british english:

“… and with that she began to regale me …”

meanings of regale

verb:

To feast (on, with something).
To please or entertain (someone).
To provide hospitality for (someone); to supply with abundant food and drink.
To entertain with something that delights; to gratify; to refresh.

noun:

A feast, meal.

regale frequency in english - C2+ level of CEFR

the word regale occurs in english on average 0.3 times per one million words; this frequency warrants it to be in the study list for C2+ level of language mastery according to CEFR, the Common European Framework of Reference.