How to pronounce restore
Say it like rih-STOR. Restore has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (STOR).
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- rih
- STOR
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Restore pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- rihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- STORSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
American vs British pronunciation of restore
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: rih-STAW.
What does restore mean?
- return to its original or usable and functioning condition“restore the forest to its original pristine condition”
- return to life; get or give new life or energy“The week at the spa restored me”
- give or bring back“Restore the stolen painting to its rightful owner”
Where does restore come from?
From Middle English restoren, from Old French restorer, from Latin rēstaurāre.
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with restore
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Questions about saying restore
How do you pronounce restore?
Say rih-STOR. The American pronunciation is /rɪˈstɔr/. In British English it is /rɪˈstɔː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in restore?
Restore has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (STOR). Broken into parts: rih · STOR.
Is restore pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /rɪˈstɔː/ (rih-STAW).