regulationproof
Syllables
reg-u-la-tion-proof
Pronunciation
/ˌrɛɡjʊˈleɪʃən pruːf/
Stress
0 1 0 0 1
Morphemes
regulation + regula + proof
The word 'regulation-proof' is a compound adjective divided into five syllables: reg-u-la-tion-proof. Stress falls on the second syllable of 'regulation' and the first syllable of 'proof'. It's formed from the Latin root 'regula' and the Old English suffix 'proof', indicating resistance to regulations.
Definitions
- 1
Not susceptible to being affected by regulations; designed to comply with or resist the effects of regulations.
“The design is regulation-proof, ensuring it meets all safety standards.”
“The company needed regulation-proof packaging for its new product.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the second syllable of 'regulation' and the first syllable of 'proof'.
Syllables
reg — Closed syllable, single consonant ending.. u — Open syllable, vowel sound between consonants.. la — Open syllable, vowel sound followed by consonant.. tion — Closed syllable, common suffix.. proof — Closed syllable, single consonant ending.
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- The 'tion' ending is a common suffix and is treated as a single syllable.
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