How to pronounce "restore"

restore

Sports & Recreation
American
/rɪˈstɔr/

Syllable Breakdown

re store

How natives say restore

British
/rɪˈstɔː/

Syllable Breakdown

re store

How natives say restore

Pronunciation Guide In American

Pronunciation Steps

  • Start with 're' : rih, not ree.

  • Stress the second syllable: 'store'.

  • End with the 'oar' sound: ɔr.

Common Mistakes

  • misplacing stress (re-store instead of re-STORE)

  • incorrect vowel in 're' (ree-store)

  • wrong ending sound (store with ɛ)

Pronunciation Guide In British

Pronunciation Steps

  • Start with 're': rih, same as AmE.

  • Stress the second syllable: 'store', same as AmE.

  • End with a long 'oː': more rounded than AmE.

common mistakes

  • same as American

  • same as American

  • same as American

FAQ

Where is the stress in 'restore'?

The stress is on the second syllable: re-STORE.

Is it 'ree-store' or 'ri-store'?

It is 'ri-store', starting with a short 'i' sound.

What does the second vowel sound like?

In American English, it is like 'or' in 'store'.

Definition

restore

To bring something back to a former condition.

Word Family

restoration

/ˌrɛstəˈreɪʃən/

noun

The act of restoring

Example: The restoration took years.

restorer

/rɪˈstɔːrər/

noun

A person who restores

Example: He is a famous restorer.

restorative

/rɪˈstɔːrətɪv/

adjective

Having the ability to restore health

Example: A restorative drink.

Key Pronunciation Differences

Stress placement differs with 'restoration'.

Suffix '-er' adds another syllable in 'restorer'.

'Restorative' has an emphasized 'tɪv' ending.

Pro Tips

Stress Awareness

Always stress the second syllable in 'restore' for clarity.

Vowel Consistency

Practice the 'ɔr' sound by saying 'store' and 'more' repeatedly.

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