How to pronounce modulator
Say it like MAH-juh-lay-ter. Modulator has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MAH).
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- MAH
- juh
- lay
- ter
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Modulator 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.
- layGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- terKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of modulator
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: MOJ-uh-lay-tuh.
What does modulator mean?
- A person who modulates.
- A device or thing that modulates.
- A chart in the tonic sol-fa notation on which the modulations or changes from one scale to another are shown by the relative position of the notes.
Where does modulator come from?
From modulate + -or.
Questions about saying modulator
How do you pronounce modulator?
Say MAH-juh-lay-ter. The American pronunciation is /ˈmɑdʒəˌleɪtɚ/. In British English it is /ˈmɒdʒəˌleɪtə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in modulator?
Modulator has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MAH). Broken into parts: MAH · juh · lay · ter.
Is modulator pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈmɒdʒəˌleɪtə/ (MOJ-uh-lay-tuh).