How to Pronounce "modulation"
word
ˌmɑdʒəˈɫeɪʃən
mah-juh-LAY-shun
mˌɒdjʊlˈeɪʃən
mod-yuh-LAY-shun
Definition
Modulation is the process of changing something like the tone, pitch, or form of a voice, sound, or signal, especially in music, speech, or electronics.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˌmɑdʒəˈɫeɪʃən
British English
mˌɒdjʊlˈeɪʃən
Simplified Pronunciation
US
mah-juh-LAY-shun
UK
mod-yuh-LAY-shun
Listen in Context
The modulation of her voice made the song beautiful.
Radio uses modulation to send signals over long distances.
The music teacher explained modulation to the class.
His speech had perfect modulation, so the audience stayed interested.