How to Pronounce "regulations"
word
/ˌɹɛɡjəˈɫeɪʃənz/
reg-yuh-LAY-shuhnz
/ɹˌɛɡjuːlˈeɪʃənz/
reg-yoo-LAY-shuhnz
Definition
Official rules made by a government, organization, or authority to control how something is done. They are meant to keep things safe, fair, or organized.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˌɹɛɡjəˈɫeɪʃənz/
British English
/ɹˌɛɡjuːlˈeɪʃənz/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
reg-yuh-LAY-shuhnz
UK
reg-yoo-LAY-shuhnz
Listen in Context
These regulations are important for worker safety.
Our school has new regulations this year.
You must follow the regulations in this building.
The company had to change its policy to meet new regulations.