Cómo pronunciar «modesto» en inglés
məˈdɛstoʊ
mə·DES·toh
Acento principal: DES
Escucha a hablantes nativos decir «modesto» en contexto en clips de video reales
Linguistic Pronunciation Masterclass: “modesto”
Phonetic mechanics, syllable architecture, and conversational cadence
Syllable Architecture & Stress Distribution
mə
Neutral schwa (⁄ə⁄): relaxed jaw, brief unstressed breath.
DES
Gliding diphthong with sustained vocal resonance.
toh
Neutral schwa (⁄ə⁄): relaxed jaw, brief unstressed breath.
Primary emphasis falls on the second syllable ("DES"). Raise your pitch and sustain the vowel length on this syllable while relaxing the surrounding syllables.
Common Pronunciation Traps & Learner Mistakes
The Trap: Avoid pronouncing every vowel with full acoustic weight. Non-native speakers often over-enunciate unstressed vowels.
How Native Speakers Say It: Only give full vowel clarity to the primary stressed syllable. Relax all unstressed vowels into a neutral, low-energy schwa (⁄ə⁄).
Connected Speech & Natural Conversational Flow
When followed by a vowel, insert a subtle glide (/w/ or /j/) to connect into the subsequent word without an abrupt glottal stop.
Maintain the stress-timed rhythm of English: compress unstressed syllables rapidly so the beat of "modesto" aligns naturally with adjacent words.
Authentic Spoken Quotes from Native Video Context
“Modesto yet but I know a guy who knows a girl he thinks is from Modesto this is”— StanfordWatch clip
“Things not that different than what I'm describing happened in places like Modesto and Stockton, California, and parts of Miami and Nevada and Arizona.”— Khan AcademyWatch clip
“We have the 15 in Modesto that we're launching, and then we have 21 in Sacramento.”— CNBCWatch clip
“of a sedan and the utility and safety of an SUV house in Modesto Montes is happy”— Native SpeakerWatch clip
“communities, Fresno, Modesto. In these communities removes all barriers to get people into the classroom including childcare,”— Native SpeakerWatch clip
“in and Belgium Monica I Rhonda and Modesto there's so many more thank you annamaria sorry”— NPRWatch clip
Practicar la Pronunciación de «modesto»
Escucha la pronunciación nativa, grábate repitiendo la frase en tu micrófono y obtén puntuación de precisión en tiempo real palabra por palabra.
Modesto yet but I know a guy who knows a girl he thinks is from Modesto this is
Escuchar en contexto: “modesto”
46 clipsThe Inglés word “modesto” is transcribed in the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) as məˈdɛstoʊ (phonetic respelling: mə-DES-toh). Phonologically, it consists of 3 syllables (mə · DES · toh), with primary lexical stress placed on the 2nd syllable (DES). Grammatically, “modesto” functions as a proper noun. SayItVid indexes 46 authentic Inglés video clips demonstrating how native speakers articulate “modesto” in natural connected speech across American (US: 8 sampled), British (UK), and Australian (AUS) accents, including verified broadcasts from Stanford, Khan Academy, CNBC.
Spoken Video Transcripts & Contextual Quotes (5 Verified Clips)
- 🇺🇸 USStanfordClip #1 · @18:46
“first letters home here is a quote from Chris seaman I haven't met anyone from Modesto yet but I know a guy who knows a girl he thinks is from Modesto this is called searching for a connection your first your first week at Stanford the”
- 🇺🇸 USKhan AcademyClip #2 · @3:35
“And all of this sounds like a very extreme example. Things not that different than what I'm describing happened in places like Modesto and Stockton, California, and parts of Miami and Nevada and Arizona. in places like Modesto and Stockton, California, and”
- 🇺🇸 USCNBCClip #3 · @16:13
“PepsiCo owns one of the largest private fleets in North America, and that's one of the reasons we have partnered with Tesla. We have the 15 in Modesto that we're launching, and then we have 21 in Sacramento. We have the 15 in Modesto that we're launching, and then we have 21 in Sacramento.”
- 🇺🇸 USClip #4 · @0:55
“sticks to the original CRV concept it offers a balance between the efficiency of a sedan and the utility and safety of an SUV house in Modesto Montes is happy with the shifting short shift travel smooth transitions 6 forward gears he”
- 🇺🇸 USClip #5 · @49:10
“provides training in these communities, Fresno, Modesto. In these communities removes all barriers to get people into the classroom including childcare, In these communities removes all”
Definición y significado: “modesto”
- Modesto is a city located in the Central Valley of California, known for its rich agricultural production.
Oraciones de ejemplo (3)
- “We took a road trip to visit relatives living in Modesto.”
- “Modesto yet but I know a guy who knows a girl he thinks is from Modesto this is”
- “Things not that different than what I'm describing happened in places like Modesto and Stockton, California, and parts of Miami and Nevada and Arizona.”
Frases comunes y colocaciones
Pronunciación: “modesto”
- Pronunciation:
- mə-DES-toh
- Sílabas:
- mə · DES · toh
- Written Hyphenation:
- mo · des · to
- Acento principal:
- DES
- IPA:
- məˈdɛstoʊ
- Escuchar en contexto
- modesto
Palabras que riman con “modesto”
-ɛstoʊPalabras con sonido idéntico (Homófonos)
Sonido únicoNo se conocen homófonos exactos para "modesto" (⁄məˈdɛstoʊ⁄).
Preguntas frecuentes sobre «modesto»
¿Cómo se pronuncia «modesto» en inglés?
«modesto» se pronuncia ⁄məˈdɛstoʊ⁄ (mə-DES-toh). Escucha los clips de video de hablantes nativos arriba para oírla en contexto real.
¿Cuántas sílabas tiene «modesto»?
«modesto» tiene 3 sílabas: mə · DES · toh.
¿Dónde está el acento en «modesto»?
El acento principal en «modesto» está en «DES». Presta atención a esa sílaba tónica en los videos de arriba.
¿Qué significa «modesto»?
Modesto is a city located in the Central Valley of California, known for its rich agricultural production.
¿Cómo puedo escuchar «modesto» en frases reales?
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What is the most common pronunciation mistake when saying “modesto”?
Avoid pronouncing every vowel with full acoustic weight. Non-native speakers often over-enunciate unstressed vowels. Only give full vowel clarity to the primary stressed syllable. Relax all unstressed vowels into a neutral, low-energy schwa (⁄ə⁄).