How to pronounce molesting
Say it like muh-LES-ting. Molesting has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LES).
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- muh
- LES
- ting
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Molesting 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.
- tingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of molesting
American and British speakers say molesting in essentially the same way: /məˈlɛstɪŋ/ in the US and /məˈlɛstɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: muh-LES-ting.
What does molesting mean?
- present participle and gerund of molest
Words that rhyme with molesting
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of molesting.
Questions about saying molesting
How do you pronounce molesting?
Say muh-LES-ting. The American pronunciation is /məˈlɛstɪŋ/. In British English it is /məˈlɛstɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in molesting?
Molesting has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LES). Broken into parts: muh · LES · ting.
Do Americans and Brits say molesting the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /məˈlɛstɪŋ/ and the British form is /məˈlɛstɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.