How to pronounce resting
Say it like RES-ting. Resting has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RES).
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- RES
- ting
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Resting 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.
- tingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of resting
American and British speakers say resting in essentially the same way: /ˈrɛstɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈrɛstɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: RES-ting.
What does resting mean?
- The action of rest
- A place where one can rest; a resting place.
- A pause; a break; an interlude.
- That rests; that is not in action or in the process of growth.
- Unemployed; out of work.
- Remaining; stationary.
- present participle and gerund of rest How to pronounce rest
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with resting
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Questions about saying resting
How do you pronounce resting?
Say RES-ting. The American pronunciation is /ˈrɛstɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈrɛstɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in resting?
Resting has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RES). Broken into parts: RES · ting.
Do Americans and Brits say resting the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈrɛstɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈrɛstɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.