How to pronounce restored
Say it like rih-STORD. Restored has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (STORD).
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- rih
- STORD
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Restored 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.
- STORDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
American vs British pronunciation of restored
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: rih-STAWD.
What does restored mean?
- Pertaining to something or someone renewed or rebuilt.“A fully restored Volkswagen Beetle will cost more.”
- simple past and past participle of restore How to pronounce restore
Words that rhyme with restored
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of restored.
Questions about saying restored
How do you pronounce restored?
Say rih-STORD. The American pronunciation is /rɪˈstɔrd/. In British English it is /rɪˈstɔːd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in restored?
Restored has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (STORD). Broken into parts: rih · STORD.
Is restored 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 /rɪˈstɔːd/ (rih-STAWD).