How To Pronounce Model

model

Phonemic

/ˈmɒd.əl/

Phonetic

[ˈmʷɒd.l̩]

Phonemic

/ˈmɑːd.əl/

In British English, model is pronounced /ˈmɒd.əl/. The narrow phonetic transcription is [ˈmʷɒd.l̩]. In American English, it is pronounced /ˈmɑːd.əl/.

Model has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first syllable. The British and American pronunciations are different, so listen to both.

Slashes / / show the phonemic transcription, the sounds that change meaning. Square brackets [ ] show the phonetic transcription, with the finer detail of how the sounds are actually made.

Syllables, Stress And Endings

Syllables And Stress

mɒdəl

Model has two syllables in British English, and the main stress is on the first syllable, shown in colour above. Its stress pattern is Oo, where O is the stressed syllable.

model + -s

-s (plural, possessive or singular verb) is /z/ after a voiced consonant or a vowel sound.

/ˈmɒd.əlz/

/ˈmɑːd.əlz/

model + -ed

-ed (past tense or past participle) is /d/ after a voiced consonant or a vowel sound.

/ˈmɒd.əld/

/ˈmɑːd.əld/

model + -ing

-ing is always /ɪŋ/.

/ˈmɒd.əl.ɪŋ/

/ˈmɑːd.əl.ɪŋ/

Words That Rhyme With Model

toddle

Questions About Model

How do you pronounce model in British English?

In British English, model is pronounced /ˈmɒd.əl/. The narrow phonetic transcription is [ˈmʷɒd.l̩].

How do you pronounce model in American English?

In American English, model is pronounced /ˈmɑːd.əl/.

How many syllables are in model?

Model has two syllables, /mɒd/ + /əl/.

Where is the stress in model?

The main stress is on the first syllable, /mɒd/.

Do British and American English pronounce model the same way?

No. British English has /ˈmɒd.əl/ and American English has /ˈmɑːd.əl/.

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