To pronounce "modest", say MOD-est — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈmɑdəst/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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/ˈmɑdəst/
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"modest" has 2 syllables: mod-est. It rhymes with broadest and bodiced, if that helps it stick.
adjective
“He earns a modest amount of money.”
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Modest" has 2 syllables: mod · est.
The IPA transcription of "modest" is /ˈmɑdəst/.
Modest: Not bragging or boasting about oneself or one's achievements; unpretentious, humble.
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