regulate

/ˈrɛɡjəleɪt/

Syllables reg·u·late

Stress REG-u-late

Phonics Breakdown

reg

/rɛɡ/

short e

u

/jə/

schwa

late

/leɪt/

long a-e

Meaning

to control or maintain something according to rules

Sound Reference

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reg=/rɛɡ/(regular) + u=/jə/(regular) + late=/leɪt/(late)

Example

The government regulates food safety.