How to pronounce overregulation
Say it like oh-ver-reg-yuh-LAY-shun. Overregulation has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fifth one (LAY).
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- oh
- ver
- reg
- yuh
- LAY
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Overregulation pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ohGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- verKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
- regGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- yuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- LAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- shunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of overregulation
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: oh-vuh-reg-yuh-LAY-shun.
What does overregulation mean?
- Excessive regulation: too many rules, especially misguidedly conceived ones.
Where does overregulation come from?
From over- + regulation.
Words that rhyme with overregulation
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of overregulation.
Questions about saying overregulation
How do you pronounce overregulation?
Say oh-ver-reg-yuh-LAY-shun. The American pronunciation is /ˌoʊvɚˌrɛɡjəˈleɪʃən/. In British English it is /ˌəʊvəˌrɛɡjəˈleɪʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in overregulation?
Overregulation has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fifth one (LAY). Broken into parts: oh · ver · reg · yuh · LAY · shun.
Is overregulation 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 /ˌəʊvəˌrɛɡjəˈleɪʃən/ (oh-vuh-reg-yuh-LAY-shun).