How to pronounce regula
Say it like reh-GOO-luh. Regula has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (GOO).
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- reh
- GOO
- luh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Regula pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- rehKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- GOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- luhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of regula
American and British speakers say regula in essentially the same way: /rɛˈɡulə/ in the US and /rɛˈɡuːlə/ in the UK.
British respelling: reh-GOO-luh.
What does regula mean?
- A book of rules for a religious establishment.
- One of the bands under a Doric triglyph or between the canals of the triglyphs.
Where does regula come from?
Learned borrowing from Latin rēgula (“rule”).
Words that rhyme with regula
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of regula.
Questions about saying regula
How do you pronounce regula?
Say reh-GOO-luh. The American pronunciation is /rɛˈɡulə/. In British English it is /rɛˈɡuːlə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in regula?
Regula has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (GOO). Broken into parts: reh · GOO · luh.
Do Americans and Brits say regula the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /rɛˈɡulə/ and the British form is /rɛˈɡuːlə/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.