How to pronounce modulo
Say it like MOJ-uh-loh. Modulo has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MOJ).
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- MOJ
- uh
- loh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Modulo 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.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- lohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of modulo
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: MOJ-uh-loh.
What does modulo mean?
- Given a specified modulus of.“21 and 84 are congruent to each other modulo 9, since both numbers leave the same remainder, 3, when divided by 9.”
- Except for differences accounted for by.“"A is the same as B modulo C" means A is the same as B except for differences accounted for by C.”
- With due allowance for (a specified exception or particular detail).“All mammals, modulo the monotremes, give birth to live young.”
- The operation or function that returns the remainder of one number divided by another.
Where does modulo come from?
From Latin modulō, ablative of modulus (“a measure”).
Questions about saying modulo
How do you pronounce modulo?
Say MOJ-uh-loh. The American pronunciation is /ˈmɑdʒəloʊ/. In British English it is /ˈmɒdʒələʊ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in modulo?
Modulo has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MOJ). Broken into parts: MOJ · uh · loh.
Is modulo 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 /ˈmɒdʒələʊ/ (MOJ-uh-loh).