how to pronounce modus

/ˈmoːdʊs/

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modus is pronounced in two syllables

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oː

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An example use of modus in a speech by a native speaker of standard german:

“… ein leben im corona modus mit maske …”

meanings of modus

noun:

Mode.
Mood.
Mode (predesigned set of states or rules).

modus frequency in german - C2 level of CEFR

the word modus occurs in german on average 4.5 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.