How to pronounce modulus
Say it like MOJ-uh-lus. Modulus has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MOJ).
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- MOJ
- uh
- lus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Modulus 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.
- lusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of modulus
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: MOD-yuu-lus.
What does modulus mean?
- The base with respect to which a congruence is computed.
- The absolute value of a complex number.
- A coefficient that expresses how much of a certain property is possessed by a certain substance.
Where does modulus come from?
Learned borrowing from French module as Latin modulus.
Questions about saying modulus
How do you pronounce modulus?
Say MOJ-uh-lus. The American pronunciation is /ˈmɑdʒələs/. In British English it is /ˈmɒdjʊləs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in modulus?
Modulus has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MOJ). Broken into parts: MOJ · uh · lus.
Is modulus 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 /ˈmɒdjʊləs/ (MOD-yuu-lus).