How to pronounce regulating
Say it like REG-yuh-lay-ting. Regulating has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (REG).
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- REG
- yuh
- lay
- ting
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Regulating 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.
- tingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of regulating
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: REG-yuh-lay-ting.
What does regulating mean?
- the act of controlling or directing according to rule“fiscal regulations are in the hands of politicians”
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Questions about saying regulating
How do you pronounce regulating?
Say REG-yuh-lay-ting. The American pronunciation is /ˈrɛɡjəˌleɪtɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈrɛɡjəˌleɪtɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in regulating?
Regulating has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (REG). Broken into parts: REG · yuh · lay · ting.
Is regulating 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 /ˈrɛɡjəˌleɪtɪŋ/ (REG-yuh-lay-ting).