How to pronounce deregulator
Say it like dee-REG-yuh-lay-ter. Deregulator has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (REG).
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- dee
- REG
- yuh
- lay
- ter
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Deregulator 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.
- terKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of deregulator
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- 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-tuh.
What does deregulator mean?
- One who deregulates.
Where does deregulator come from?
From de- + regulator.
Questions about saying deregulator
How do you pronounce deregulator?
Say dee-REG-yuh-lay-ter. The American pronunciation is /diˈrɛɡjəleɪtɚ/. In British English it is /diˈrɛɡjəleɪtə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in deregulator?
Deregulator has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (REG). Broken into parts: dee · REG · yuh · lay · ter.
Is deregulator pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /diˈrɛɡjəleɪtə/ (dee-REG-yuh-lay-tuh).