How to Pronounce Regulate

To pronounce "regulate", say REG-ul-at-e — 4 syllables, IPA /ˈɹɛɡjəleɪt/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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4

Syllables

8

Letters

/ˈɹɛɡjəleɪt/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “regulate”

"regulate" has 4 syllables: reg-ul-at-e. It rhymes with elucidate and articulate, if that helps it stick.

What does regulate mean?

verb

  1. To dictate policy.
  2. To control or direct according to rule, principle, or law.

Words that rhyme with regulate

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

elucidatearticulatedesolatefacilitateprofligateexplicatedeliberatedelineateruminateinnatecultivatestate

Related words

governregularizeordermodulateshapeinfluencedeterminebaffle

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "regulate"?▾

"Regulate" has 4 syllables: reg · ul · at · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "regulate"?▾

The IPA transcription of "regulate" is /ˈɹɛɡjəleɪt/.

What does "regulate" mean?▾

Regulate: To dictate policy.

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