Proper Pronunciation Guide

modern

[mɑ dɚn]

Tips:

  • Pronounce the letter “o” as
    /ɑ/— and not as /o/.
  • Pronounce the second vowel as the weak R-Vowel
    /ɚ/ —and not as
    /ə/.
  • Pronounce a very clear, distinct, firm
    /n/ at the end of the word and sustain it slightly—unless it links into an initial vowel in the following word, as it does in the third practice sentence.

Practice Sentences:

 Karen studies modern dance.
The design of his new modem is very modern.
They had lunch at the Museum of Modern Art.

Notes:

The Museum of Modern Art in New York City is known as MOMA [mo͜u mə].

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