How to Pronounce Modes

To pronounce "modes", say MOD-es — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

5

Letters

MOD-es

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💡 Tip for remembering “modes”

"modes" has 2 syllables: mod-es. It rhymes with crossroads and loads, if that helps it stick.

What does modes 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.

noun

  1. Style or fashion; popular trend.

    “Her wardrobe is always in mode.”

Synonyms

grammatical moodmood

Words that rhyme with modes

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

crossroadsloadsimplodesroadstoadsexplodesnodescorrodeserodesinroadscodesdownloads

Related words

stylefashionmannermoodmodalitywayalternatealternative

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "modes"?▾

"Modes" has 2 syllables: mod · es.

What does "modes" mean?▾

Modes: One of several ancient Greek scales.

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