How to pronounce regulated
Say it like REG-yuh-lay-tid. Regulated has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (REG).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˈrɛɡjəˌleɪtɪd/REG-yuh-lay-tid
UK British/ˈrɛɡjʊˌleɪtɪd/REG-yuu-lay-tid
- REG
- yuh
- lay
- tid
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Regulated pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- 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.
- tidKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of regulated
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: REG-yuu-lay-tid.
What does regulated mean?
adjective
- controlled or governed according to rule or principle or law“well regulated industries”“houses with regulated temperature”
Similar and opposite words
Opposite meaning
Questions about saying regulated
How do you pronounce regulated?
Say REG-yuh-lay-tid. The American pronunciation is /ˈrɛɡjəˌleɪtɪd/. In British English it is /ˈrɛɡjʊˌleɪtɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in regulated?
Regulated has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (REG). Broken into parts: REG · yuh · lay · tid.
Is regulated 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 /ˈrɛɡjʊˌleɪtɪd/ (REG-yuu-lay-tid).