How to Pronounce Restful

To pronounce "restful", say RESTF-ul — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈɹɛs(t)f(ə)l/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

/ˈɹɛs(t)f(ə)l/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “restful”

"restful" has 2 syllables: restf-ul. It rhymes with zestful and jestful, if that helps it stick.

What does restful mean?

adjective

  1. Using REST (representational state transfer).

adjective

  1. Peaceful; having a peaceful aspect

    “After a hard day, Sue found the beauty of the park especially restful.”

  2. Restorative; aiding rest

    “A restful night's sleep mended his spirits.”

Antonyms

restless

Words that rhyme with restful

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

zestfuljestfulpestfulnestfulwestphal

Related words

reposefulrelaxingquietpeacefulpeaceableleaningplacideaseful

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "restful"?▾

"Restful" has 2 syllables: restf · ul.

What is the IPA transcription of "restful"?▾

The IPA transcription of "restful" is /ˈɹɛs(t)f(ə)l/.

What does "restful" mean?▾

Restful: Using REST (representational state transfer).

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