How to pronounce modulate
Say it like MAH-juh-layt. Modulate has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MAH).
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- MAH
- juh
- layt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Modulate pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- MAHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- juhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- laytGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of modulate
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: MOJ-ih-layt.
What does modulate mean?
- To change the pitch, intensity or tone of one's voice or of a musical instrument.
- To vary the amplitude, frequency or phase of a carrier wave in proportion to the amplitude etc of a source wave (such as speech or music).
- To move from one key or tonality to another, especially by using a chord progression.
Where does modulate come from?
From Latin modulor (“to measure, regulate, modulate”) + -ate (verb-forming suffix), from modulus (“measure”).
Questions about saying modulate
How do you pronounce modulate?
Say MAH-juh-layt. The American pronunciation is /ˈmɑdʒəˌleɪt/. In British English it is /ˈmɒdʒɪleɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in modulate?
Modulate has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MAH). Broken into parts: MAH · juh · layt.
Is modulate 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 /ˈmɒdʒɪleɪt/ (MOJ-ih-layt).