How to pronounce molestation
Say it like moh-lih-STAY-shun. Molestation has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (STAY).
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- moh
- lih
- STAY
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Molestation pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- mohGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- lihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- STAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- shunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of molestation
American and British speakers say molestation in essentially the same way: /ˌmoʊlɪˈsteɪʃən/ in the US and /mɒlɪˈsteɪʃən/ in the UK.
British respelling: mol-ih-STAY-shun.
What does molestation mean?
- The act of molesting.
Where does molestation come from?
From Old French molestacion, from Latin molestatio.
Words that rhyme with molestation
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of molestation.
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Questions about saying molestation
How do you pronounce molestation?
Say moh-lih-STAY-shun. The American pronunciation is /ˌmoʊlɪˈsteɪʃən/. In British English it is /mɒlɪˈsteɪʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in molestation?
Molestation has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (STAY). Broken into parts: moh · lih · STAY · shun.
Do Americans and Brits say molestation the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌmoʊlɪˈsteɪʃən/ and the British form is /mɒlɪˈsteɪʃən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.