How to Pronounce "in all modesty"
expression
ˈɪn/, /ɪn/ /ˈɔɫ/ /ˈmɑdəsti
in AWL MAH-duh-stee
ˈɪn/ /ˈɔːl/ /mˈɒdəsti
in AWL MOD-uh-stee
Definition
This phrase is used before saying something positive about yourself, to show you are being humble and not bragging.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɪn/, /ɪn/ /ˈɔɫ/ /ˈmɑdəsti
British English
ˈɪn/ /ˈɔːl/ /mˈɒdəsti
Simplified Pronunciation
US
in AWL MAH-duh-stee
UK
in AWL MOD-uh-stee
Listen in Context
In all modesty, I think my cake is delicious.
He said, 'in all modesty, I did my best.'
In all modesty, she is the fastest runner on the team.
In all modesty, I think my idea really helped the project succeed.