How to pronounce regulation
Say it like reg-yuh-LAY-shun. Regulation has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LAY).
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- reg
- yuh
- LAY
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Regulation pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- 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 regulation
American and British speakers say regulation in essentially the same way: /ˌrɛɡjəˈleɪʃən/ in the US and /ˌrɛɡjʊˈleɪʃən/ in the UK.
British respelling: reg-yuu-LAY-shun.
What does regulation mean?
- an authoritative rule
- a principle or condition that customarily governs behavior“it was his rule to take a walk before breakfast”“short haircuts were the regulation”
- the state of being controlled or governed
- prescribed by or according to regulation“regulation army equipment”
Where does regulation come from?
From regulate + -ion.
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Words that rhyme with regulation
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Questions about saying regulation
How do you pronounce regulation?
Say reg-yuh-LAY-shun. The American pronunciation is /ˌrɛɡjəˈleɪʃən/. In British English it is /ˌrɛɡjʊˈleɪʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in regulation?
Regulation has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LAY). Broken into parts: reg · yuh · LAY · shun.
Do Americans and Brits say regulation the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌrɛɡjəˈleɪʃən/ and the British form is /ˌrɛɡjʊˈleɪʃən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.