How to pronounce modernity
Say it like mo-DUR-nuh-tee. Modernity has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DUR).
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- mo
- DUR
- nuh
- tee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Modernity pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- moKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- DURSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
- nuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- teeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of modernity
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: muh-DUR-nih-tee.
What does modernity mean?
- The quality of being modern or contemporary.“He was impressed by the architecture's modernity.”
- Modern times.“The organization survived from ancient times to modernity.”
- Quality of being of the modern period of contemporary historiography.
Where does modernity come from?
From modern + -ity, a calque of Latin modernitās.
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Words that rhyme with modernity
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Questions about saying modernity
How do you pronounce modernity?
Say mo-DUR-nuh-tee. The American pronunciation is /mɑˈdɝnəti/. In British English it is /məˈdɜːnɪti/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in modernity?
Modernity has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DUR). Broken into parts: mo · DUR · nuh · tee.
Is modernity 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 /məˈdɜːnɪti/ (muh-DUR-nih-tee).