how to pronounce rests

/ˈɹɛsts/

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rests is pronounced in one syllable

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

“… future of the American economy rests in …”

meanings of rests

noun:

Plural of rest.

verb:

Third-person singular simple present indicative form of rest.

rests frequency in english - C2 level of CEFR

the word rests occurs in english on average 5 times per one million words; this frequency warrants it to be in the study list for C2 level of language mastery according to CEFR, the Common European Framework of Reference.