How to pronounce resto
Say it like RES-toh. Resto has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RES).
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- RES
- toh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Resto 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.
- tohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of resto
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: RES-toh.
What does resto mean?
- A restaurant.
- A restoration (of an old car or building, etc.).
Where does resto come from?
Clipping of restaurant + -o (a colloquializing suffix).
Words that rhyme with resto
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of resto.
Questions about saying resto
How do you pronounce resto?
Say RES-toh. The American pronunciation is /ˈrɛstoʊ/. In British English it is /ˈrɛstəʊ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in resto?
Resto has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RES). Broken into parts: RES · toh.
Is resto pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˈrɛstəʊ/ (RES-toh).