How to pronounce regulations
Say it like reg-yuh-LAY-shunz. Regulations has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LAY).
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- reg
- yuh
- LAY
- shunz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Regulations 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.
- shunzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of regulations
American and British speakers say regulations in essentially the same way: /ˌrɛɡjəˈleɪʃənz/ in the US and /ˌrɛɡjʊˈleɪʃənz/ in the UK.
British respelling: reg-yuu-LAY-shunz.
What does regulations mean?
- plural of regulation How to pronounce regulation
Words that rhyme with regulations
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Questions about saying regulations
How do you pronounce regulations?
Say reg-yuh-LAY-shunz. The American pronunciation is /ˌrɛɡjəˈleɪʃənz/. In British English it is /ˌrɛɡjʊˈleɪʃənz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in regulations?
Regulations has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LAY). Broken into parts: reg · yuh · LAY · shunz.
Do Americans and Brits say regulations the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌrɛɡjəˈleɪʃənz/ and the British form is /ˌrɛɡjʊˈleɪʃənz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.