How to pronounce immodest
Say it like ih-MOD-ust. Immodest has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MOD).
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- ih
- MOD
- ust
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Immodest pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- MODSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- ustKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of immodest
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: ih-MOD-ust.
What does immodest mean?
- Without customary restraint or modesty of expression; shameless.
Where does immodest come from?
From im- + modest.
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Questions about saying immodest
How do you pronounce immodest?
Say ih-MOD-ust. The American pronunciation is /ɪˈmɑdəst/. In British English it is /ɪˈmɒdəst/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in immodest?
Immodest has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MOD). Broken into parts: ih · MOD · ust.
Is immodest pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ɪˈmɒdəst/ (ih-MOD-ust).