How to Pronounce "modulator"
word
ˈmɑdʒəˌɫeɪtɝ
MAH-juh-LAY-ter
mˈɒdjʊlˌeɪtɐ
MOD-yuh-LAY-tuh
Definition
A modulator is a device or part of an electronic system that changes signals, usually by varying the strength, frequency, or other properties, often used in communication systems.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈmɑdʒəˌɫeɪtɝ
British English
mˈɒdjʊlˌeɪtɐ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
MAH-juh-LAY-ter
UK
MOD-yuh-LAY-tuh
Listen in Context
The radio uses a modulator to send signals over long distances.
A modulator changes the strength or frequency of a signal.
The technician repaired the broken modulator in the device.
Without a modulator, the TV signal would never reach your house clearly.