How to pronounce constrained
Say it like kun-STRAYND. Constrained has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (STRAYND).
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- kun
- STRAYND
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Constrained pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- kunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- STRAYNDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of constrained
American and British speakers say constrained in essentially the same way: /kənˈstreɪnd/ in the US and /kənˈstreɪnd/ in the UK.
British respelling: kun-STRAYND.
What does constrained mean?
- simple past and past participle of constrain How to pronounce constrain
- Kept within close bounds; confined.
- Forced; compelled.
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Words that rhyme with constrained
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Questions about saying constrained
How do you pronounce constrained?
Say kun-STRAYND. The American pronunciation is /kənˈstreɪnd/. In British English it is /kənˈstreɪnd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in constrained?
Constrained has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (STRAYND). Broken into parts: kun · STRAYND.
Do Americans and Brits say constrained the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /kənˈstreɪnd/ and the British form is /kənˈstreɪnd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.