modernize

/ˈmɑːdərnaɪz/

Syllables mod·ern·ize

Stress MOD-ern-ize

Phonics Breakdown

mod

/mɑd/

short o

ern

/ərn/

r控元音

ize

/naɪz/

y as long i

Meaning

to make something modern or up to date

Sound Reference

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mod=/mɑd/(modern) + ern=/ərn/(fern) + ize=/aɪz/(size)

Example

The company plans to modernize its production system.