How to pronounce restart
Say it like ree-START. Restart has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (START).
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- ree
- START
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Restart pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- reeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- STARTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of restart
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: ris-TAHT.
What does restart mean?
- start an engine again, for example
- take up or begin anew“We resumed the negotiations”
Where does restart come from?
From re- + start.
Words that rhyme with restart
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of restart.
Questions about saying restart
How do you pronounce restart?
Say ree-START. The American pronunciation is /riˈstɑrt/. In British English it is /ˌrɪˈstɑːt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in restart?
Restart has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (START). Broken into parts: ree · START.
Is restart pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˌrɪˈstɑːt/ (ris-TAHT).