How to pronounce unregulated
Say it like un-REG-yuh-lay-tid. Unregulated has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (REG).
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- un
- REG
- yuh
- lay
- tid
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Unregulated pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- unKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- 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.
- tidKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of unregulated
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: un-REG-yuh-lay-tid.
What does unregulated mean?
- Not regulated: not subject to any regulations.
Where does unregulated come from?
From un- + regulated.
Similar and opposite words
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Questions about saying unregulated
How do you pronounce unregulated?
Say un-REG-yuh-lay-tid. The American pronunciation is /ənˈrɛɡjəˌleɪtɪd/. In British English it is /ənˈrɛɡjəˌleɪtɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in unregulated?
Unregulated has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (REG). Broken into parts: un · REG · yuh · lay · tid.
Is unregulated 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 /ənˈrɛɡjəˌleɪtɪd/ (un-REG-yuh-lay-tid).