How do you pronounce "regulation"?

In American English: /ˌrɛgjəˈleɪʃən/ (rehgy-uh-LAYSH-uhn). In British English: /ɹˌɛgjʊlˈeɪʃən/ (r-ehgy-UUL-aysh). In Canadian English: /ˌrɛgjəˈleɪʃən/ (rehgy-uh-LAYSH-uhn). In Australian English: /ɹˌɛɡjʊlˈeɪʃən/ (r-ehgy-UUL-aysh).

Is "regulation" pronounced differently in American and British English?

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˌrɛgjəˈleɪʃən/ (rehgy-uh-LAYSH-uhn), while in British English it's /ɹˌɛgjʊlˈeɪʃən/ (r-ehgy-UUL-aysh).

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regulation

regional

/ˌrɛgjəˈleɪʃən/

rehgy-uh-LAYSH-uhn

Syllable Breakdown

rɛgjreg·əu·leɪʃla·əntion

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