How to pronounce modifies
Say it like MOD-uh-fyze. Modifies has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MOD).
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- MOD
- uh
- fyze
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Modifies 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.
- fyzeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of modifies
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: MOD-uh-fyze.
What does modifies mean?
- third-person singular simple present indicative of modify How to pronounce modify
Questions about saying modifies
How do you pronounce modifies?
Say MOD-uh-fyze. The American pronunciation is /ˈmɑdəˌfaɪz/. In British English it is /ˈmɒdəˌfaɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in modifies?
Modifies has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MOD). Broken into parts: MOD · uh · fyze.
Is modifies 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 /ˈmɒdəˌfaɪz/ (MOD-uh-fyze).