How to pronounce modification
Say it like mah-duh-fuh-KAY-shun. Modification has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (KAY).
- mah
- duh
- fuh
- KAY
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Modification pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- mahGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- duhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- fuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- KAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- shunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of modification
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: mod-ih-fih-KAY-shun.
What does modification mean?
- The change undergone by a word when used in a construction.
- The result of modifying something; a new or changed form.
- The act of making a change to something while keeping its essential character intact; an alteration or adjustment.“behavior modification officer”
Where does modification come from?
From Middle English modificatioune, from Middle French modification and its etymon Latin modificātiō (“a measuring”), from modificāre (“to limit, control, modify”); see modify.
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Questions about saying modification
How do you pronounce modification?
Say mah-duh-fuh-KAY-shun. The American pronunciation is /ˌmɑdəfəˈkeɪʃən/. In British English it is /ˌmɒdɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in modification?
Modification has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (KAY). Broken into parts: mah · duh · fuh · KAY · shun.
Is modification pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˌmɒdɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/ (mod-ih-fih-KAY-shun).