How to pronounce molested
Say it like muh-LES-tid. Molested has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LES).
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- muh
- LES
- tid
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Molested pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- muhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- LESSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- tidKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of molested
American and British speakers say molested in essentially the same way: /məˈlɛstɪd/ in the US and /məˈlɛstɪd/ in the UK.
British respelling: muh-LES-tid.
What does molested mean?
- simple past and past participle of molest
Words that rhyme with molested
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of molested.
Questions about saying molested
How do you pronounce molested?
Say muh-LES-tid. The American pronunciation is /məˈlɛstɪd/. In British English it is /məˈlɛstɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in molested?
Molested has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LES). Broken into parts: muh · LES · tid.
Do Americans and Brits say molested the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /məˈlɛstɪd/ and the British form is /məˈlɛstɪd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.