How to pronounce module
Say it like MOJ-ool. Module has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MOJ).
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- MOJ
- ool
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Module pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- MOJSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- oolKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
American vs British pronunciation of module
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: MOJ-ool.
What does module mean?
- one of the inherent cognitive or perceptual powers of the mind
- detachable compartment of a spacecraft
- computer circuit consisting of an assembly of electronic components (as of computer hardware)
Where does module come from?
Borrowed from French module, from Latin modulus (“a small measure, a measure, mode, meter”), diminutive of modus (“measure”) (whence mode).
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with module
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Questions about saying module
How do you pronounce module?
Say MOJ-ool. The American pronunciation is /ˈmɑdʒul/. In British English it is /ˈmɒdʒuːl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in module?
Module has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MOJ). Broken into parts: MOJ · ool.
Is module 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 /ˈmɒdʒuːl/ (MOJ-ool).