restless

/ˈrɛstləs/

Syllables rest·less

Stress REST-less

Phonics Breakdown

rest

/rɛst/

short e

less

/ləs/

schwa

Meaning

unable to relax or stay still; uneasy

Sound Reference

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rest=/rɛst/(rest) + less=/ləs/(careless)

Example

She felt restless before the exam.