modify

/ˈmɒdɪfaɪ/

Syllables mod·i·fy

Stress MOD-i-fy

Phonics Breakdown

mod

/mɒd/

short o

i

/ɪ/

short i

fy

/faɪ/

long y

Meaning

to change something slightly, especially to improve it

Sound Reference

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mod=/mɒd/(modern) + i=/ɪ/(sit) + fy=/faɪ/(fly)

Example

We need to modify the plan to fit the new schedule.