To pronounce "regulatory", say REG-ul-at-ory — 4 syllables, IPA /ˈɹɛɡjələtɹi/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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/ˈɹɛɡjələtɹi/
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"regulatory" has 4 syllables: reg-ul-at-ory. It rhymes with repository and hoary, if that helps it stick.
adjective
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Regulatory" has 4 syllables: reg · ul · at · ory.
The IPA transcription of "regulatory" is /ˈɹɛɡjələtɹi/.
Regulatory: Of or pertaining to regulation.
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