How to pronounce unrest
Say it like un-REST. Unrest has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (REST).
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- un
- REST
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Unrest pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- unKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- RESTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of unrest
American and British speakers say unrest in essentially the same way: /ənˈrɛst/ in the US and /ʌnˈrɛst/ in the UK.
British respelling: un-REST.
What does unrest mean?
- a state of agitation or turbulent change or development“the political ferment produced new leadership”“social unrest”
- a feeling of restless agitation
Where does unrest come from?
From Middle English unreste, equivalent to un- + rest.
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with unrest
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of unrest.
Questions about saying unrest
How do you pronounce unrest?
Say un-REST. The American pronunciation is /ənˈrɛst/. In British English it is /ʌnˈrɛst/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in unrest?
Unrest has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (REST). Broken into parts: un · REST.
Do Americans and Brits say unrest the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ənˈrɛst/ and the British form is /ʌnˈrɛst/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.