How do you pronounce "modernize"?

In American English: /ˈmɑːdɝˌnaɪz/ (MAHD-ur-neyez). In British English: /mˈɒdənˌaɪz/ (M-od-uhn). In Canadian English: /ˈmɑːdɝˌnaɪz/ (MAHD-ur-neyez). In Australian English: /mˈɒdənˌaɪz/ (M-od-uhn).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈmɑːdɝˌnaɪz/ (MAHD-ur-neyez), while in British English it's /mˈɒdənˌaɪz/ (M-od-uhn).

How to Pronounce "modernize"

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/ˈmɑːdɝˌnaɪz/

MAHD-ur-neyez

Syllable Breakdown

mɑːdmod·ɝern·naɪzize

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