how to pronounce modernize

/ˈmɒd.ən.aɪz/

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modernize is pronounced in three syllables

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An example use of modernize in a speech by a native speaker of british english:

“… which they can modernize and increase …”

meanings of modernize

verb:

To make (something old or outdated) up to date, or modern in style or function by adding or changing equipment, designs, etc.
To become modern in appearance, or adopt modern ways.

modernize frequency in english - C2+ level of CEFR

the word modernize occurs in english on average 0.7 times per one million words; this frequency warrants it to be in the study list for C2+ level of language mastery according to CEFR, the Common European Framework of Reference.

topics modernize can be related to

it is hard to perfectly classify words into specific topics since each word can have many context of its use, but our machine-learning models believe that modernize can be often used in the following areas:

1) communication, information, and media;