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Words with Root “regul-” in English (US)
Browse English (US) words sharing the root “regul-”, complete with pronunciations, syllable breakdowns, and linguistic insights.
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regul- Latin origin, meaning 'to rule' or 'control'.
thermoregulation
6 syllables16 letters
ther·mo·re·gu·la·tion
/ˌθɜːrmoʊˌrɛɡjʊˈleɪʃən/
noun
Thermoregulation is a six-syllable noun with primary stress on the penultimate syllable. It's formed from the Greek prefix 'thermo-', the Latin root 'regul-', and the Latin suffix '-ation'. Syllabification follows standard English rules of maximizing onsets and avoiding stranded consonants.