How to pronounce “ni modo”

Hear how “ni modo (oh well / it can't be helped (Mexico))” sounds in Spanish, then read the breakdown below.

ni modonee MOH-doh
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Breakdown

Meaningoh well / it can't be helped (Mexico)
Syllablesni   mo · do (3)
IPA/ni ˈmo.do/

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Example sentences

Perdimos el camión. Ni modo.We missed the bus. Oh well.
Ni modo, mañana lo intentamos otra vez.Oh well, we'll try again tomorrow.

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