How to pronounce modest in British English
“modest” pronunciation by British speakers
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“modest” in real sentences — British speakers
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modest financial investment.
The Scottish Parliament
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to these modest proposals.
The Scottish Parliament
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She lived in a modest house on a modest income, her and her husband.
UK Parliament
Words that sound like “modest”
Words one sound away from modest — the pairs that are easy to mix up. Listen to them back to back.
Other forms of “modest”
Why real speech
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