How to Pronounce Modifications

To pronounce "modifications", say MOD-if-ic-at-ions — 5 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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5

Syllables

13

Letters

MOD-if-ic-at-ions

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💡 Tip for remembering “modifications”

"modifications" has 5 syllables: mod-if-ic-at-ions. It rhymes with ramifications and inclinations, if that helps it stick.

What does modifications mean?

noun

  1. The form of existence belonging to a particular object, entity etc.; a mode of being.
  2. The change undergone by a word when used in a construction (for instance am => 'm in I'm)

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Words that rhyme with modifications

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ramificationsinclinationsaspirationsoscillationsoperationsindicationsobservationssituationsconnotationsobligationsallegationsprivations

Related words

alterationchangequalifyingadjustmentlimitingadaptationsadjustmentsalterations

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "modifications"?▾

"Modifications" has 5 syllables: mod · if · ic · at · ions.

What does "modifications" mean?▾

Modifications: The form of existence belonging to a particular object, entity etc.; a mode of being.

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