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How to pronounce:
rest
Definition:
(nou) something left after other parts have been taken away (nou) freedom from activity (work or strain or responsibility) (nou) a pause for relaxation (nou) a state of inaction (nou) euphemisms for death (based on an analogy between lying in a bed and in a tomb) (nou) a support on which things can be put (nou) a musical notation indicating a silence of a specified duration
Phonetic Transcription:
rest
Examples:
The rest is still jumbled at the moment.
The rest of the article is still the same.
In the foreground a wayfarer has stopped to rest.
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Common mistakes of rest pronunciation
- Misplacing stress: Some learners incorrectly stress the second syllable, saying "re-ST". The correct pronunciation is "rest" with stress on the only syllable: /rɛst/ (US) and /rɛst/ (UK). Tip: Focus on pronouncing "rest" as a single syllable.
- Vowel confusion: A common mistake is pronouncing the vowel sound incorrectly, saying "rist" instead of "rest". The correct vowel sound is /ɛ/, not /ɪ/. Tip: Practice saying "bed" to get the right sound for "rest".
- Over-articulating the "r": Some speakers over-emphasize the "r" sound, making it sound too pronounced, like "rrrest". The correct pronunciation is a softer "r": /rɛst/. Tip: Relax your tongue when pronouncing "rest" to avoid exaggeration.
- Dropping the "t": A frequent error is omitting the final "t", resulting in "res". The final consonant is essential: /rɛst/. Tip: Practice saying "cat" and "hat" to reinforce the importance of ending sounds.
- Adding an extra vowel: Some learners mistakenly add an extra vowel sound, saying "resta". This is incorrect as "rest" has no additional vowels: /rɛst/. Tip: Focus on the single syllable to ensure clarity and accuracy.