How to pronounce “molestar”

Hear how “molestar (to bother)” sounds in Spanish, then read the breakdown below.

molestarmoh-lehs-TAHR
Accent

Breakdown

Meaningto bother
Syllablesmo · les · tar (3)
StressWords ending in a consonant other than n or s stress the last syllable: TAR.
IPA/mo.les.ˈtaɾ/

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Example sentences

No me molestes.Don't bother me.
¿Te molesta el ruido?Does the noise bother you?

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