How to pronounce modernist
Say it like MOD-er-nist. Modernist has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MOD).
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- MOD
- er
- nist
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Modernist 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 "er" in butter.
- nistKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of modernist
- 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-nist.
What does modernist mean?
- Of, relating to, or characteristic of modernism.
- A follower or proponent of modernism.
- Pertaining to the culinary arts of molecular gastronomy.
Where does modernist come from?
From modern + -ist.
Questions about saying modernist
How do you pronounce modernist?
Say MOD-er-nist. The American pronunciation is /ˈmɑdɚnɪst/. In British English it is /ˈmɒdənɪst/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in modernist?
Modernist has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MOD). Broken into parts: MOD · er · nist.
Is modernist 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 /ˈmɒdənɪst/ (MOD-uh-nist).