How to pronounce restlessly
Say it like REST-luh-slee. Restlessly has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (REST).
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- REST
- luh
- slee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Restlessly 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.
- luhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- sleeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of restlessly
American and British speakers say restlessly in essentially the same way: /ˈrɛstləsli/ in the US and /ˈrɛstləsli/ in the UK.
British respelling: REST-luh-slee.
What does restlessly mean?
- In a restless manner.
Where does restlessly come from?
From restless + -ly.
Questions about saying restlessly
How do you pronounce restlessly?
Say REST-luh-slee. The American pronunciation is /ˈrɛstləsli/. In British English it is /ˈrɛstləsli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in restlessly?
Restlessly has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (REST). Broken into parts: REST · luh · slee.
Do Americans and Brits say restlessly the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈrɛstləsli/ and the British form is /ˈrɛstləsli/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.