How to pronounce moderne
Say it like moh-DAIRN. Moderne has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DAIRN).
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- moh
- DAIRN
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Moderne pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- mohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- DAIRNSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of moderne
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: moh-DAIRN.
What does moderne mean?
- of or relating to a popularization of art deco that used bright colors and rectangular shapes
Words that rhyme with moderne
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of moderne.
Questions about saying moderne
How do you pronounce moderne?
Say moh-DAIRN. The American pronunciation is /moʊˈdɛrn/. In British English it is /məʊˈdɛən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in moderne?
Moderne has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DAIRN). Broken into parts: moh · DAIRN.
Is moderne 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 /məʊˈdɛən/ (moh-DAIRN).