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