How to pronounce unmolested
Say it like uhn-muh-LES-tid. Unmolested has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LES).
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- uhn
- muh
- LES
- tid
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Unmolested pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- uhnGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- 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 unmolested
American and British speakers say unmolested in essentially the same way: /ˌʌnməˈlɛstɪd/ in the US and /ˌʌnməˈlɛstɪd/ in the UK.
British respelling: uhn-muh-LES-tid.
What does unmolested mean?
- Not bothered, disturbed, or attacked.
Where does unmolested come from?
From un- + molested.
Words that rhyme with unmolested
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Questions about saying unmolested
How do you pronounce unmolested?
Say uhn-muh-LES-tid. The American pronunciation is /ˌʌnməˈlɛstɪd/. In British English it is /ˌʌnməˈlɛstɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in unmolested?
Unmolested has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LES). Broken into parts: uhn · muh · LES · tid.
Do Americans and Brits say unmolested the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌʌnməˈlɛstɪd/ and the British form is /ˌʌnməˈlɛstɪd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.