How to pronounce modder
Say it like MOD-er. Modder has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MOD).
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- MOD
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Modder pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- MODSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of modder
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: MOD-uh.
What does modder mean?
- Often preceded by a descriptive word: one who modifies a mass-manufactured object, especially computer hardware or software, or a motor vehicle.
- comparative form of mod: more mod How to pronounce mod
Where does modder come from?
From mod (“to modify (an object) from its original condition”) + -er (suffix forming agent nouns).
Words that rhyme with modder
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of modder.
Questions about saying modder
How do you pronounce modder?
Say MOD-er. The American pronunciation is /ˈmɑdər/. In British English it is /ˈmɒdə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in modder?
Modder has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MOD). Broken into parts: MOD · er.
Is modder pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈmɒdə/ (MOD-uh).