How to pronounce regular

regular

/ˈregjələr/

3 syllables, stress on the first

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There is a second pronunciation: /ˈreɪgjələr/.

/r/as in red	The tongue curls back and touches nothing. No tap, no trill.
/e/as in bed	A short “e” as in “bed”; the mouth is slightly open.
/g/as in go	A voiced “g”. Do not turn it into “k” at the end of a word.
/j/as in yes	Tongue high and forward, as for a very short “ee”.
/ə/as in cup	A short, relaxed “uh”; the mouth is barely open.
/l/as in look	Tongue tip on the ridge behind the teeth; air flows around the sides.
/ər/as in bird	Lips relaxed, tongue in the middle of the mouth. Keep one steady sound.

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How do you pronounce regular?

Regular is pronounced /ˈregjələr/ in American English. A second pronunciation, /ˈreɪgjələr/, is also used.

How many syllables are in regular?

Regular has 3 syllables.

Which syllable is stressed in regular?

The first syllable: /ˈregjələr/.