How to pronounce modus
Say it like MOH-dus. Modus has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MOH).
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- MOH
- dus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Modus pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- MOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- dusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of modus
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: MOH-dus.
What does modus mean?
- A qualification involving the idea of variation or departure from some general rule or form, in the way of either restriction or enlargement, according to the circumstances of the case, as in the will of a donor, an agreement between parties, etc.
- A fixed compensation or equivalent given instead of payment of tithes in kind, expressed in full by the phrase modus decimandi.
Where does modus come from?
Learned borrowing from Latin modus (“measure, manner, mood”).
Questions about saying modus
How do you pronounce modus?
Say MOH-dus. The American pronunciation is /ˈmoʊdəs/. In British English it is /ˈməʊdəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in modus?
Modus has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MOH). Broken into parts: MOH · dus.
Is modus pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˈməʊdəs/ (MOH-dus).