How to pronounce modelling
Say it like MOD-uh-ling. Modelling has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MOD).
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- MOD
- uh
- ling
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Modelling 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.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- lingGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of modelling
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: MOD-uh-ling.
What does modelling mean?
- a preliminary sculpture in wax or clay from which a finished work can be copied
- the act of representing something (usually on a smaller scale)
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Questions about saying modelling
How do you pronounce modelling?
Say MOD-uh-ling. The American pronunciation is /ˈmɑdəˌlɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈmɒdəlɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in modelling?
Modelling has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MOD). Broken into parts: MOD · uh · ling.
Is modelling 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 /ˈmɒdəlɪŋ/ (MOD-uh-ling).
What words sound the same as modelling?
Modelling sounds the same as modeling in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.