regulation

/ˌrɛɡjəˈleɪʃən/
Syllables reg·u·la·tion
Stress reg-u-LA-tion

Phonics Breakdown

reg
/rɛɡ/
short e
u
/jə/
y+schwa
la
/leɪ/
long a_e
tion
/ʃən/
tion ending

Meaning

an official rule made by a government or authority

Sound Reference

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reg=/rɛɡ/(regular) + u=/jə/(value) + la=/leɪ/(late) + tion=/ʃən/(nation)

Example

The new regulation will protect consumer rights.