how to pronounce resting

/ˈɹɛstɪŋ/

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resting is pronounced in two syllables

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An example use of resting in a speech by a native speaker of american english:

“… tongue that's still in place resting on …”

meanings of resting

noun:

A pause; a break; an interlude.
The action of rest.
A place where one can rest; a resting-place.

adjective:

That rests; that is not in action or in the process of growth.
Unemployed; out of work.
Remaining; stationary.

verb:

Present participle of rest.

resting frequency in english - C1 level of CEFR

the word resting occurs in english on average 10.5 times per one million words; this frequency warrants it to be in the study list for C1 level of language mastery according to CEFR, the Common European Framework of Reference.