How to pronounce regulators
Say it like REG-yuh-lay-terz. Regulators has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (REG).
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- REG
- yuh
- lay
- terz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Regulators 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.
- terzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of regulators
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- 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-tuz.
What does regulators mean?
- plural of regulator How to pronounce regulator
Questions about saying regulators
How do you pronounce regulators?
Say REG-yuh-lay-terz. The American pronunciation is /ˈrɛɡjəˌleɪtɚz/. In British English it is /ˈrɛɡjəˌleɪtəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in regulators?
Regulators has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (REG). Broken into parts: REG · yuh · lay · terz.
Is regulators pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈrɛɡjəˌleɪtəz/ (REG-yuh-lay-tuz).