How to pronounce modifying
Say it like MOD-uh-fy-ing. Modifying has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MOD).
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- MOD
- uh
- fy
- ing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Modifying 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.
- ingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of modifying
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: MOD-uh-fy-ing.
What does modifying mean?
- present participle and gerund of modify; Altering. How to pronounce modify
Questions about saying modifying
How do you pronounce modifying?
Say MOD-uh-fy-ing. The American pronunciation is /ˈmɑdəˌfaɪɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈmɒdəˌfaɪɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in modifying?
Modifying has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MOD). Broken into parts: MOD · uh · fy · ing.
Is modifying 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 /ˈmɒdəˌfaɪɪŋ/ (MOD-uh-fy-ing).