How to pronounce rested
Say it like RES-tud. Rested has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RES).
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- RES
- tud
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Rested pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- RESSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- tudKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of rested
American and British speakers say rested in essentially the same way: /ˈrɛstəd/ in the US and /ˈrɛstəd/ in the UK.
British respelling: RES-tud.
What does rested mean?
- not tired; refreshed as by sleeping or relaxing“came back rested from her vacation”
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Words that rhyme with rested
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Questions about saying rested
How do you pronounce rested?
Say RES-tud. The American pronunciation is /ˈrɛstəd/. In British English it is /ˈrɛstəd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in rested?
Rested has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RES). Broken into parts: RES · tud.
Do Americans and Brits say rested the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈrɛstəd/ and the British form is /ˈrɛstəd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.