How to pronounce modems
Say it like MOH-dumz. Modems has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MOH).
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US American/ˈmoʊdəmz/MOH-dumz
UK British/ˈməʊdɛmz/MOH-demz
- MOH
- dumz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Modems 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.
- dumzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of modems
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: MOH-demz.
What does modems mean?
noun
- plural of modem How to pronounce modem
- third-person singular simple present indicative of modem How to pronounce modem
Questions about saying modems
How do you pronounce modems?
Say MOH-dumz. The American pronunciation is /ˈmoʊdəmz/. In British English it is /ˈməʊdɛmz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in modems?
Modems has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MOH). Broken into parts: MOH · dumz.
Is modems 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 /ˈməʊdɛmz/ (MOH-demz).