How to Pronounce Rested

To pronounce "rested", say REST-ed — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈɹɛstəd/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

/ˈɹɛstəd/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “rested”

"rested" has 2 syllables: rest-ed. It rhymes with detested and manifested, if that helps it stick.

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

What does rested mean?

verb

  1. To cease from action, motion, work, or performance of any kind; stop; desist; be without motion.
  2. To come to a pause or an end; end.

verb

  1. To remain.

verb

  1. To arrest.

Synonyms

belieremainresidestayrelievelean

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Words that rhyme with rested

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

detestedmanifestedattestedsuggestedrequestedvestedcongestedwrestedjestedbestedtestedcontested

Related words

freshunwearieduntiredunwearyreinvigoratedinvigoratedrefreshedbore

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "rested"?▾

"Rested" has 2 syllables: rest · ed.

What is the IPA transcription of "rested"?▾

The IPA transcription of "rested" is /ˈɹɛstəd/.

What does "rested" mean?▾

Rested: To cease from action, motion, work, or performance of any kind; stop; desist; be without motion.

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