How to Pronounce Restore

To pronounce "restore", say REST-or-e — 3 syllables, IPA /ɹɪˈstɔː/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

7

Letters

/ɹɪˈstɔː/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “restore”

"restore" has 3 syllables: rest-or-e. It rhymes with implore and core, if that helps it stick.

What does restore mean?

noun

  1. The act of recovering data or a system from a backup.

    “We backed up the data successfully, but the restore failed.”

verb

  1. To reestablish, or bring back into existence.

    “He restored my lost faith in him by doing a good deed.”

  2. To bring back to good condition from a state of decay or ruin.

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Words that rhyme with restore

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

implorecorefurthermoreabhorwhorefrorethereforescoregoresorelorerapport

Related words

reinstatereestablishrestituteregeneraterepairmendfixbushel

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "restore"?▾

"Restore" has 3 syllables: rest · or · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "restore"?▾

The IPA transcription of "restore" is /ɹɪˈstɔː/.

What does "restore" mean?▾

Restore: The act of recovering data or a system from a backup.

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