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  • 4 syllables
  • stressed syllable la
  • 10 letters
Syllables
reg-u-la-tion: 4 syllables, one for each vowel sound you say.
Stressed syllable
The 3rd syllable is stressed: reg-u-LA-tion. Lighter (secondary) stress on reg.
Pronunciation
/ˌrɛɡjəˈleɪʃən/ in American English.
Stress position
The stress falls on the next-to-last syllable (3rd of 4), as in TA-ble, ba-NA-na and in-for-MA-tion. Words ending in -tion and -sion always work this way.
Line break
At the end of a line you can break it as reg-ulation, regu-lation, regula-tion.

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Frequently asked questions

How do you divide regulation into syllables?

regulation divides as reg-u-la-tion. reg-u-la-tion: 4 syllables, one for each vowel sound you say.

How many syllables are in regulation?

Regulation has 4 syllables (reg-u-la-tion).

Which syllable is stressed in regulation?

The stressed syllable in regulation is la. The 3rd syllable is stressed: reg-u-LA-tion. Lighter (secondary) stress on reg.

How do you pronounce regulation?

/ˌrɛɡjəˈleɪʃən/ in American English.