How to pronounce constraining
Say it like kun-STRAY-ning. Constraining has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (STRAY).
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- kun
- STRAY
- ning
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Constraining 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.
- STRAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- ningKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of constraining
American and British speakers say constraining in essentially the same way: /kənˈstreɪnɪŋ/ in the US and /kənˈstreɪnɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: kun-STRAY-ning.
What does constraining mean?
- present participle and gerund of constrain How to pronounce constrain
- The act by which something is constrained.
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Words that rhyme with constraining
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Questions about saying constraining
How do you pronounce constraining?
Say kun-STRAY-ning. The American pronunciation is /kənˈstreɪnɪŋ/. In British English it is /kənˈstreɪnɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in constraining?
Constraining has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (STRAY). Broken into parts: kun · STRAY · ning.
Do Americans and Brits say constraining the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /kənˈstreɪnɪŋ/ and the British form is /kənˈstreɪnɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.