How to Pronounce Regulations

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

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4

Syllables

11

Letters

/ˌɹɛɡjəˈleɪʃənz/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “regulations”

"regulations" has 4 syllables: reg-ul-at-ions. It rhymes with ramifications and inclinations, if that helps it stick.

What does regulations mean?

noun

  1. The act of regulating or the condition of being regulated.
  2. A law or administrative rule, issued by an organization, used to guide or prescribe the conduct of members of that organization.

Words that rhyme with regulations

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

ramificationsinclinationsaspirationsoscillationsoperationsindicationsobservationssituationsconnotationsobligationsallegationsprivations

Related words

ruleordinancestandardregulatingactactsaddressingadjudication

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "regulations"?▾

"Regulations" has 4 syllables: reg · ul · at · ions.

What is the IPA transcription of "regulations"?▾

The IPA transcription of "regulations" is /ˌɹɛɡjəˈleɪʃənz/.

What does "regulations" mean?▾

Regulations: The act of regulating or the condition of being regulated.

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