How to pronounce regulative
Say it like REG-yuh-lay-tiv. Regulative has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (REG).
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- REG
- yuh
- lay
- tiv
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Regulative 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.
- tivKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of regulative
- 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-tiv.
What does regulative mean?
- Of or relating to regulation; having a regulatory function.
Where does regulative come from?
From regulate + -ive.
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Questions about saying regulative
How do you pronounce regulative?
Say REG-yuh-lay-tiv. The American pronunciation is /ˈrɛɡjəˌleɪtɪv/. In British English it is /ˈrɛɡjəˌleɪtɪv/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in regulative?
Regulative has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (REG). Broken into parts: REG · yuh · lay · tiv.
Is regulative 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 /ˈrɛɡjəˌleɪtɪv/ (REG-yuh-lay-tiv).