How to Pronounce Wrest

To pronounce "wrest", say WREST — 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

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Letters

/ɹɛst/

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💡 Tip for remembering “wrest”

"wrest" 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: rest — easy to mix up when writing.

What does wrest mean?

noun

  1. The act of wresting; a wrench or twist; distortion.
  2. A key to tune a stringed instrument.

verb

  1. To pull or twist violently.
  2. To obtain by pulling or violent force.

    “He wrested the remote control from my grasp and changed the channel.”

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Words that rhyme with wrest

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

manifestcrestdetestdistressedjestimpressedacquiescedrestchestarrestbequestrequest

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "wrest"?▾

"Wrest" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "wrest"?▾

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

What does "wrest" mean?▾

Wrest: The act of wresting; a wrench or twist; distortion.

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