How to pronounce molests
Say it like muh-LESTS. Molests has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LESTS).
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- muh
- LESTS
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Molests 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.
- LESTSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of molests
American and British speakers say molests in essentially the same way: /məˈlɛsts/ in the US and /məˈlɛsts/ in the UK.
British respelling: muh-LESTS.
What does molests mean?
- third-person singular simple present indicative of molest
Questions about saying molests
How do you pronounce molests?
Say muh-LESTS. The American pronunciation is /məˈlɛsts/. In British English it is /məˈlɛsts/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in molests?
Molests has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LESTS). Broken into parts: muh · LESTS.
Do Americans and Brits say molests the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /məˈlɛsts/ and the British form is /məˈlɛsts/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.