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.