How to pronounce deregulating
Say it like dee-REG-yuh-lay-ting. Deregulating has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (REG).
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- dee
- REG
- yuh
- lay
- ting
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Deregulating 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.
- layGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- tingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of deregulating
- 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-ting.
What does deregulating mean?
- present participle and gerund of deregulate How to pronounce deregulate
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Questions about saying deregulating
How do you pronounce deregulating?
Say dee-REG-yuh-lay-ting. The American pronunciation is /diˈrɛɡjəˌleɪtɪŋ/. In British English it is /diˈrɛɡjəˌleɪtɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in deregulating?
Deregulating has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (REG). Broken into parts: dee · REG · yuh · lay · ting.
Is deregulating 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 /diˈrɛɡjəˌleɪtɪŋ/ (dee-REG-yuh-lay-ting).