How to Pronounce Rest

To pronounce "rest", say REST — one syllable, IPA /ɹɛst/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllable

4

Letters

/ɹɛst/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “rest”

"rest" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat. It rhymes with manifest and crest, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: wrest — easy to mix up when writing.

What does rest mean?

noun

  1. (of a person or animal) Relief from work or activity by sleeping; sleep.

    “I need to get a good rest tonight; I was up late last night.”

  2. Any relief from exertion; a state of quiet and relaxation.

    “We took a rest at the top of the hill to get our breath back.”

Synonyms

breakreposetime offcradlesupportpeacequiet

Antonyms

activitymotion

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Words that rhyme with rest

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

manifestcrestdetestdistressedjestimpressedacquiescedchestarrestbequestrequestabreast

Related words

sleeprelaxationreposerespitereliefquietuseaselie

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "rest"?▾

"Rest" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "rest"?▾

The IPA transcription of "rest" is /ɹɛst/.

What does "rest" mean?▾

Rest: (of a person or animal) Relief from work or activity by sleeping; sleep.

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