How to pronounce modulation
Say it like mah-juh-LAY-shun. Modulation has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LAY).
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- mah
- juh
- LAY
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Modulation pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- 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.
- LAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- shunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of modulation
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: mod-yuu-LAY-shun.
What does modulation mean?
- Modification or regulation of something to achieve an appropriate measure or proportion; (countable) an instance of this.
- Variation (especially softening or toning down) of brightness, form, etc.; (countable) an instance of this.
- Variation in the activity or form of a cell in response to changes in the environment; (countable) an instance of this.
Where does modulation come from?
From Late Middle English modulacion, modulacioun (“act of making music or singing; harmony; melody, song”), from Middle French modulation (modern French modulation), and directly from its etymon Latin modulātiō (“regular or rhythmical measu
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Questions about saying modulation
How do you pronounce modulation?
Say mah-juh-LAY-shun. The American pronunciation is /ˌmɑdʒəˈleɪʃən/. In British English it is /ˌmɒdjʊˈleɪʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in modulation?
Modulation has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LAY). Broken into parts: mah · juh · LAY · shun.
Is modulation 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 /ˌmɒdjʊˈleɪʃən/ (mod-yuu-LAY-shun).