How to pronounce moderns
Say it like MOD-ernz. Moderns has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MOD).
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US American/ˈmɑdɚnz/MOD-ernz
UK British/ˈmɒdənz/MOD-unz
- MOD
- ernz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Moderns 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.
- ernzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of moderns
- 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-unz.
What does moderns mean?
noun
- plural of modern How to pronounce modern
Questions about saying moderns
How do you pronounce moderns?
Say MOD-ernz. The American pronunciation is /ˈmɑdɚnz/. In British English it is /ˈmɒdənz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in moderns?
Moderns has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MOD). Broken into parts: MOD · ernz.
Is moderns 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 /ˈmɒdənz/ (MOD-unz).