How Do You Spell IRREGULATE?

Pronunciation: [ɪɹˈɛɡjuːlˌe͡ɪt] (IPA)

Correct spelling for the English word "Irregulate" is [ɪɹˈɛɡjuːlˌe͡ɪt], [ɪɹˈɛɡjuːlˌe‍ɪt], [ɪ_ɹ_ˈɛ_ɡ_j_uː_l_ˌeɪ_t] (IPA phonetic alphabet).

Common Misspellings for IRREGULATE

  • urregulate
  • jrregulate
  • krregulate
  • orregulate
  • 9rregulate
  • 8rregulate
  • ieregulate
  • idregulate
  • ifregulate
  • itregulate
  • i5regulate
  • i4regulate
  • ireegulate
  • irdegulate
  • irfegulate
  • irtegulate
  • ir5egulate
  • ir4egulate
  • irrwgulate

Etymology of IRREGULATE

The word "irregulate" appears to be a rare and possibly non-standard term, as it does not have an established etymology. However, it seems to be derived from the root word "regulate", with the prefix "ir-" added to denote a negative or opposite meaning.

The term "regulate" comes from the Latin word "regulatus", which means "to direct, rule, control". It entered the English language in the late 16th century, primarily through Latin influence. "Ir-" is a common prefix in the English language used to create negation, suggesting the opposite or lack of the root word. Therefore, "irregulate" could mean the lack of regulation or a state of being unregulated.

It's worth noting that "irregulate" is not a commonly used word, and its usage may vary depending on context.

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