How to pronounce model
Say it like MOD-ul. Model has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MOD).
- MOD
- ul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Model pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- MODSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- ulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of model
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: MOD-ul.
What does model mean?
- A person who poses as a subject or visual reference for an artist.“Leonardo da Vinci chose a 15th century criminal as a model for Judas in his painting The Last Supper.”
- A person who wears and showcases clothing, accessories, or cosmetics to promote or display them to an audience.“The supersize model displayed the latest summer shorts fashion, tactfully representing similarly overweight teenagers.”
- A person, usually attractive, who is hired to show items or goods to the public, such as items that are given away as prizes on a TV game show.
- Worthy of being a model; exemplary.
- To display an item on one's body for others to see the potential effect on their own bodies, especially in regard to wearing clothing while performing the role of a fashion model.“She modelled the shoes for her friends to appreciate.”
- To devise a model of (some original), especially to better understand or forecast the original.“They modelled weather patterns using a computer.”
- To make a miniature model of.“He takes great pride in his skill at modeling airplanes.”
Where does model come from?
From Middle French modelle, from Old Italian modello, from Vulgar Latin *modellus, diminutive form of modulus (“measure, standard”), diminutive of modus (“measure”); see mode, and compare module, modulus, mould, mold.
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Questions about saying model
How do you pronounce model?
Say MOD-ul. The American pronunciation is /ˈmɑdəl/. In British English it is /ˈmɒdəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in model?
Model has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MOD). Broken into parts: MOD · ul.
Is model pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˈmɒdəl/ (MOD-ul).