How to pronounce modem
Say it like MOH-dum. Modem has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MOH).
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US American/ˈmoʊdəm/MOH-dum
UK British/ˈməʊdɛm/MOH-dem
- MOH
- dum
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Modem pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- MOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- dumKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of modem
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: MOH-dem.
What does modem mean?
noun
- A device that encodes digital computer signals into analog telephone signals and vice versa, allowing computers to communicate over a phone line.
- To transmit by modem.
Where does modem come from?
Clipping of modulator-demodulator.
Questions about saying modem
How do you pronounce modem?
Say MOH-dum. The American pronunciation is /ˈmoʊdəm/. In British English it is /ˈməʊdɛm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in modem?
Modem has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MOH). Broken into parts: MOH · dum.
Is modem pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˈməʊdɛm/ (MOH-dem).