How to pronounce wrested
Say it like RES-tid. Wrested has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RES).
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- RES
- tid
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Wrested 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.
- tidKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of wrested
American and British speakers say wrested in essentially the same way: /ˈrɛstɪd/ in the US and /ˈrɛstɪd/ in the UK.
British respelling: RES-tid.
What does wrested mean?
- simple past and past participle of wrest How to pronounce wrest
Words that rhyme with wrested
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of wrested.
Words that sound like wrested
Questions about saying wrested
How do you pronounce wrested?
Say RES-tid. The American pronunciation is /ˈrɛstɪd/. In British English it is /ˈrɛstɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in wrested?
Wrested has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RES). Broken into parts: RES · tid.
Do Americans and Brits say wrested the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈrɛstɪd/ and the British form is /ˈrɛstɪd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.
What words sound the same as wrested?
Wrested sounds the same as rested in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.