How to pronounce restful
Say it like REST-ful. Restful has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (REST).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce restful. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- REST
- ful
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Restful pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- RESTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- fulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of restful
American and British speakers say restful in essentially the same way: /ˈrɛstfəl/ in the US and /ˈrɛstfəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: REST-ful.
What does restful mean?
- peaceful; having a peaceful aspect“After a hard day, Sue found the beauty of the park especially restful.”
- restorative; aiding rest“A restful night's sleep mended his spirits.”
- Alternative form of RESTful.
Where does restful come from?
From Middle English restful, restfulle, equivalent to rest + -ful.
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Questions about saying restful
How do you pronounce restful?
Say REST-ful. The American pronunciation is /ˈrɛstfəl/. In British English it is /ˈrɛstfəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in restful?
Restful has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (REST). Broken into parts: REST · ful.
Do Americans and Brits say restful the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈrɛstfəl/ and the British form is /ˈrɛstfəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.