How do you pronounce "rested"?

In American English: /ˈrɛstəd/ (REHST-uhd). In British English: /ɹˈɛstɪd/ (R-ehst). In Canadian English: /ˈrɛstəd/ (REHST-uhd). In Australian English: /ɹˈɛstɪd/ (R-ehst).

Is "rested" pronounced differently in American and British English?

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈrɛstəd/ (REHST-uhd), while in British English it's /ɹˈɛstɪd/ (R-ehst).

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rested

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/ˈrɛstəd/

REHST-uhd

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rɛstrest·əded

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