How do you pronounce "molest"?

In American English: /məˈlɛst/ (muh-LEHST). In British English: /məlˈɛst/ (muhl-EHST). In Canadian English: /məˈlɛst/ (muh-LEHST). In Australian English: /məlˈɛst/ (muhl-EHST).

Is "molest" pronounced differently in American and British English?

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /məˈlɛst/ (muh-LEHST), while in British English it's /məlˈɛst/ (muhl-EHST).

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molest

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/məˈlɛst/

muh-LEHST

Syllable Breakdown

məmo·lɛstlest

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