How to Pronounce Mode

To pronounce "mode", say MOD-e — 2 syllables, IPA /məʊd/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

4

Letters

/məʊd/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “mode”

"mode" has 2 syllables: mod-e. It rhymes with goad and abode, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: moad, moede, mowed — easy to mix up when writing.

What does mode mean?

noun

  1. One of several ancient Greek scales.
  2. One of several common scales in modern Western music, one of which corresponds to the modern major scale and one to the natural minor scale.

Synonyms

grammatical moodmood

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Words that rhyme with mode

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goadabodeloadbestowedodeerodecorrodeforebodeexploderoadimplodebowed

Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "mode"?▾

"Mode" has 2 syllables: mod · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "mode"?▾

The IPA transcription of "mode" is /məʊd/.

What does "mode" mean?▾

Mode: One of several ancient Greek scales.

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