How to pronounce modifications
Say it like mah-duh-fuh-KAY-shunz. Modifications has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (KAY).
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- mah
- duh
- fuh
- KAY
- shunz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Modifications 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.
- shunzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of modifications
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: mod-ih-fih-KAY-shunz.
What does modifications mean?
- plural of modification How to pronounce modification
Words that rhyme with modifications
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Questions about saying modifications
How do you pronounce modifications?
Say mah-duh-fuh-KAY-shunz. The American pronunciation is /ˌmɑdəfəˈkeɪʃənz/. In British English it is /ˌmɒdɪfɪˈkeɪʃənz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in modifications?
Modifications has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (KAY). Broken into parts: mah · duh · fuh · KAY · shunz.
Is modifications 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 /ˌmɒdɪfɪˈkeɪʃənz/ (mod-ih-fih-KAY-shunz).