How to pronounce demodulate
Say it like dee-mah-juh-LAYT. Demodulate has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (LAYT).
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- dee
- mah
- juh
- LAYT
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Demodulate pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- deeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- mahGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- juhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- LAYTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of demodulate
- The stress moves: Americans stress syllable 4, while British speakers stress syllable 2.
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: dih-MOD-shuh-layt.
What does demodulate mean?
- To reverse modulate, undo the effects of modulation.“In a radio transmitter you modulate the carrier wave; in the receiver you demodulate it.”
Where does demodulate come from?
From de- + modulate.
Words that rhyme with demodulate
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Questions about saying demodulate
How do you pronounce demodulate?
Say dee-mah-juh-LAYT. The American pronunciation is /ˌdiˌmɑdʒəˈleɪt/. In British English it is /dɪˈmɒdʃəleɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in demodulate?
Demodulate has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (LAYT). Broken into parts: dee · mah · juh · LAYT.
Is demodulate pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The stress moves: Americans stress syllable 4, while British speakers stress syllable 2. The British form is /dɪˈmɒdʃəleɪt/ (dih-MOD-shuh-layt).