Dutch Etymology From prins (“prince”) + regent (“regent”). Pronunciation IPA(key): /ˌprɪns.rəˈɣɛnt/, /ˌprɪns.reːˈɣɛnt/ Audio:(file) Hyphenation: prins-re‧gent Noun prins-regent m (plural prins-regenten) a prince who, as regent, is acting head of state in a monarchyWikiwand - on Seamless Wikipedia browsing. On steroids.