To pronounce "modernity", say MOD-ern-ity — 3 syllables, IPA /məˈdɜː(ɹ)n.ɪ.ti/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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/məˈdɜː(ɹ)n.ɪ.ti/
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"modernity" has 3 syllables: mod-ern-ity. It rhymes with fraternity and eternity, if that helps it stick.
noun
“He was impressed by the architecture's modernity.”
“The organization survived from ancient times to modernity.”
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Modernity" has 3 syllables: mod · ern · ity.
The IPA transcription of "modernity" is /məˈdɜː(ɹ)n.ɪ.ti/.
Modernity: The quality of being modern or contemporary.
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