How to pronounce deregulated
Say it like dee-REG-yuh-lay-tid. Deregulated has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (REG).
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- dee
- REG
- yuh
- lay
- tid
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Deregulated pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- deeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- REGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- yuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- layKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- tidKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of deregulated
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: dee-REG-yuh-lay-tid.
What does deregulated mean?
- No longer regulated: now unrestricted.
- simple past and past participle of deregulate How to pronounce deregulate
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Words that rhyme with deregulated
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Questions about saying deregulated
How do you pronounce deregulated?
Say dee-REG-yuh-lay-tid. The American pronunciation is /diˈrɛɡjəleɪtɪd/. In British English it is /diˈrɛɡjəleɪtɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in deregulated?
Deregulated has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (REG). Broken into parts: dee · REG · yuh · lay · tid.
Is deregulated pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /diˈrɛɡjəleɪtɪd/ (dee-REG-yuh-lay-tid).