How to pronounce rulemaking
Say it like ROOL-may-king. Rulemaking has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ROOL).
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- ROOL
- may
- king
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Rulemaking pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ROOLSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- mayGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- kingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of rulemaking
American and British speakers say rulemaking in essentially the same way: /ˈrulˌmeɪkɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈruːlˌmeɪkɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: ROOL-may-king.
What does rulemaking mean?
- Having the power to make rules.
- The act or process of creating rules, especially regulations (as opposed to statutes).
Where does rulemaking come from?
From rule + making.
Similar and opposite words
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Questions about saying rulemaking
How do you pronounce rulemaking?
Say ROOL-may-king. The American pronunciation is /ˈrulˌmeɪkɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈruːlˌmeɪkɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in rulemaking?
Rulemaking has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ROOL). Broken into parts: ROOL · may · king.
Do Americans and Brits say rulemaking the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈrulˌmeɪkɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈruːlˌmeɪkɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.