How do you pronounce "modern"?

In American English: /ˈmɑːdɝn/ (MAHD-urn). In British English: /mˈɒdən/ (M-od). In Canadian English: /ˈmɑːdɝn/ (MAHD-urn). In Australian English: /mˈɒdən/ (M-od).

Is "modern" pronounced differently in American and British English?

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈmɑːdɝn/ (MAHD-urn), while in British English it's /mˈɒdən/ (M-od).

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modern

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/ˈmɑːdɝn/

MAHD-urn

Syllable Breakdown

mɑːdmod·ɝnern

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