How to pronounce restlessness
Say it like REST-luh-snus. Restlessness has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (REST).
- REST
- luh
- snus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Restlessness 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.
- snusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of restlessness
American and British speakers say restlessness in essentially the same way: /ˈrɛstləsnəs/ in the US and /ˈrɛstləsnəs/ in the UK.
British respelling: REST-luh-snus.
What does restlessness mean?
- The state or condition of being restless; an inability to be still, quiet, at peace or comfortable; a feeling of discomfort with stillness causes by anxiety, boredom or other emotions.“She sat and fidgeted out of restlessness as she waited.”
Where does restlessness come from?
From restless + -ness.
Questions about saying restlessness
How do you pronounce restlessness?
Say REST-luh-snus. The American pronunciation is /ˈrɛstləsnəs/. In British English it is /ˈrɛstləsnəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in restlessness?
Restlessness has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (REST). Broken into parts: REST · luh · snus.
Do Americans and Brits say restlessness the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈrɛstləsnəs/ and the British form is /ˈrɛstləsnəs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.