module

/ˈmɒd͡ʒuːl/

//ˈmɒd͡ʒuːl// noun

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"module" is a 6-letter English headword indexed on PlainSpell.

The verdict

“module” is a regularly-used English word, ranked #8,455 in English word frequency and used as a noun.

#8,455
frequency rank, English
6
letters
8
tracked misspellings
20
confusable pairs

According to Wiktionary data (CC BY-SA, analyzed May 6, 2026) - A self-contained component of a system, often interchangeable, which has a well-defined interface to the other components.

Visual similarity to commonly confused words

How many letter changes separate each confused pair (Levenshtein distance, normalized).

module vs mole
67% similar
module vs mule
67% similar
module vs mouse
67% similar

Source: PlainSpell confusable corpus (Wiktionary, CC BY-SA).

Key facts for module
PropertyValue
Headwordmodule
LanguageEnglish
Part of speechNoun
IPA/ˈmɒd͡ʒuːl/
Letters6
Frequency rank#8,455
Misspellings tracked8
Confusable pairs20
SourceWiktionary (kaikki.org)

Where “module” sits in English frequency

Every-word frequency runs from the handful of words we use constantly (left) to the long tail used once in a blue moon (right). module lands here:

#1#100#1K#10K#100K
← used constantlyrarely used →

Scale is logarithmic (each tick is 10× rarer). Source: FrequencyWords open word-frequency list.

Spelling & Dictionary Insight

The English entry for module is 6 letters long, classified as a noun, and transcribed in the International Phonetic Alphabet as /ˈmɒd͡ʒuːl/. Corpus data places it at rank #8,455 in overall English word frequency, indicating it appears regularly in written and spoken text. Wiktionary records 10 distinct senses for this headword, so context determines which meaning a reader should apply.

Our generated misspelling index lists 8 likely wrong-spelling variants for module, with forms such as "mdoule", "mmodule", and "moddule". Each of these forms differs from the correct spelling by one small edit: a doubled letter, a dropped silent letter, or a substituted vowel. It also participates in 20 confusable-pair relationships, "mole", "mule", "mouse", and more, since the words sound or look close enough that writers reach for the wrong one mid-sentence.

Etymologically, the entry records: Borrowed from French module, from Latin modulus (“a small measure, a measure, mode, meter”), diminutive of modus (“measure”) (whence mode). Doublet of modulus and mold. The correct English form is module, spelled M-O-D-U-L-E.

Definition

  1. 1
    A self-contained component of a system, often interchangeable, which has a well-defined interface to the other components.
  2. 2
    A standard unit of measure used for determining the proportions of a building.
  3. 3
    A section of a program; a subroutine or group of subroutines.
  4. 4
    A unit of education covering a single topic.
  5. 5
    A pre-prepared adventure scenario with related materials for a role-playing game.
  6. 6
    An abelian group equipped with the operation of multiplication by an element of a ring (or another of certain algebraic objects), representing a generalisation of the concept of vector space with scalar multiplication.
  7. 7
    A fractal element.
  8. 8
    A file containing a music sequence that can be played in a tracker (also called mod or music module).
  9. 9
    A contrivance for regulating the supply of water from an irrigation channel.
  10. 10
    An independent self-contained unit of a spacecraft.

Etymology

Borrowed from French module, from Latin modulus (“a small measure, a measure, mode, meter”), diminutive of modus (“measure”) (whence mode). Doublet of modulus and mold.

This word in other languages

módulo(Español)module(Français)Modul(Deutsch)módulo(Português)

Common misspellings

Also misspelled as: mdoule,mmodule,moddule,modlue,moduel,modulle,moudle,omdule

Misspelling Pattern Breakdown

How far each generated variant is from the correct spelling of module - measured in single-character edits (insert, delete, or substitute a letter). Larger bars are easier to catch; one-edit slips are the sneakiest.

mdoule2mmodule1moddule1modlue2moduel2modulle1moudle2omdule2
Edit distance from "module"

Definitions, pronunciation, and etymology for this entry are drawn from Wiktionary via the kaikki.org structured extract (CC BY-SA); frequency ordering uses the FrequencyWords open word-frequency list (2018 English corpus, MIT). See the methodology for how each field is sourced and updated.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do you spell "module"?
"module" is spelled M-O-D-U-L-E. The IPA pronunciation is /ˈmɒd͡ʒuːl/.
What does "module" mean?
As a noun, "module" means: A self-contained component of a system, often interchangeable, which has a well-defined interface to the other components.
What words are commonly confused with "module"?
"module" is commonly confused with "mole", "mule", "mouse". These words look or sound similar but have different meanings. PlainSpell provides detailed comparisons for each pair.
How do you pronounce "module"?
The IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet) transcription for "module" is /ˈmɒd͡ʒuːl/. Click the speaker icon on the pronunciation badge above to hear it spoken aloud where audio is available.
What is the origin of the word "module"?
Borrowed from French module, from Latin modulus (“a small measure, a measure, mode, meter”), diminutive of modus (“measure”) (whence mode). Doublet of modulus and mold. See the full etymology section above for more details.
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Using “module”

The practical upshot for anyone who landed here from a spell-check.

  • The one correct English spelling is M-O-D-U-L-E - every other letter order is a misspelling in standard orthography.
  • Say it as /ˈmɒd͡ʒuːl/ (IPA); tap the speaker on the pronunciation badge to hear it where audio exists.
  • Don't mix it up with “mole” - see the side-by-side comparison. module vs mole
  • Browse more English words and confusable pairs in the same reference. English words
Data Source

Wiktionary (via kaikki.org), licensed under CC BY-SA & GFDL. Word ordering uses an open word-frequency list; misspelling variants are generated by edit-distance from the correct headword.

Source: Wiktionary (via kaikki.org) Structured Wiktionary extract

Source: FrequencyWords open word-frequency list FrequencyWords open word-frequency list