How to pronounce modestest
Say it like MOD-ih-stist. Modestest has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MOD).
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- MOD
- ih
- stist
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Modestest pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- MODSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- stistKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of modestest
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: MOD-ih-stist.
What does modestest mean?
- superlative form of modest: most modest How to pronounce modest
Where does modestest come from?
modest + -est
Questions about saying modestest
How do you pronounce modestest?
Say MOD-ih-stist. The American pronunciation is /ˈmɑdɪstɪst/. In British English it is /ˈmɒdɪstɪst/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in modestest?
Modestest has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MOD). Broken into parts: MOD · ih · stist.
Is modestest 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 /ˈmɒdɪstɪst/ (MOD-ih-stist).