How to pronounce modifiers
Say it like MOD-uh-fy-erz. Modifiers has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MOD).
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- MOD
- uh
- fy
- erz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Modifiers 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.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- fyGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- erzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of modifiers
- 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-fy-uz.
What does modifiers mean?
- plural of modifier How to pronounce modifier
Questions about saying modifiers
How do you pronounce modifiers?
Say MOD-uh-fy-erz. The American pronunciation is /ˈmɑdəˌfaɪɚz/. In British English it is /ˈmɒdəˌfaɪəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in modifiers?
Modifiers has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MOD). Broken into parts: MOD · uh · fy · erz.
Is modifiers 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 /ˈmɒdəˌfaɪəz/ (MOD-uh-fy-uz).