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Try LingUp Now!Step 1 for AmE: Start with a relaxed open mouth.
Step 2 for AmE: Push the tongue forward to touch the back of your upper front teeth for the 'r' sound.
Step 3 for AmE: End with a quick 'st' without a pause.
rah-st instead of rest
res-tuh instead of rest
reh-ss instead of rest
same as American
same as American
Keep your mouth slightly open and relaxed.
The stress is on the only syllable: rest.
Yes, it should be quick but clear.
To stop and relax from activity.
/ˈrɛstfl̩/
Promoting rest or relaxation
/ˈrɛstləs/
Unable to rest or relax
/ˈrɛstɪd/
Having had rest
Different ending sounds - restful ends with 'fl', not 'st'.
Different middle sound - restless has an 'l' after 'st'.
Past tense form - rested ends with 'id', not 'st'.
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