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  • 2 syllables
  • stressed syllable mod
  • 6 letters
Syllables
mod-ern: 2 syllables, one for each vowel sound you say.
Stressed syllable
The 1st syllable is stressed: MOD-ern.
Pronunciation
/ˈmɑdɚn/ in American English.
Stress position
The stress falls on the next-to-last syllable (1st of 2), as in TA-ble, ba-NA-na and in-for-MA-tion. Words ending in -tion and -sion always work this way.
Line break
At the end of a line you can break it as mod-ern.

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Frequently asked questions

How do you divide modern into syllables?

modern divides as mod-ern. mod-ern: 2 syllables, one for each vowel sound you say.

How many syllables are in modern?

Modern has 2 syllables (mod-ern).

Which syllable is stressed in modern?

The stressed syllable in modern is mod. The 1st syllable is stressed: MOD-ern.

How do you pronounce modern?

/ˈmɑdɚn/ in American English.