How to Pronounce Resting

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

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

/ˈɹɛstɪŋ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “resting”

"resting" has 2 syllables: rest-ing. It rhymes with jesting and investing, if that helps it stick.

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

What does resting 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

Words that rhyme with resting

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

jestinginvestingmanifestingtestingsuggestingquestingarrestingcrestingbreastingdigestingattestingcontesting

Related words

sleeprelaxationreposerespitereliefquietuseaselie

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "resting"?▾

"Resting" has 2 syllables: rest · ing.

What is the IPA transcription of "resting"?▾

The IPA transcription of "resting" is /ˈɹɛstɪŋ/.

What does "resting" mean?▾

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

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