How to pronounce restrained
Say it like ree-STRAYND. Restrained has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (STRAYND).
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- ree
- STRAYND
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Restrained pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- reeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- STRAYNDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of restrained
American and British speakers say restrained in essentially the same way: /riˈstreɪnd/ in the US and /riˈstreɪnd/ in the UK.
British respelling: ree-STRAYND.
What does restrained mean?
- Held back, limited, kept in check or under control.“He greeted her for the first time in three years with a restrained embrace.”
- simple past and past participle of restrain How to pronounce restrain“He was restrained by the straight jacket.”
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Words that rhyme with restrained
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Questions about saying restrained
How do you pronounce restrained?
Say ree-STRAYND. The American pronunciation is /riˈstreɪnd/. In British English it is /riˈstreɪnd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in restrained?
Restrained has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (STRAYND). Broken into parts: ree · STRAYND.
Do Americans and Brits say restrained the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /riˈstreɪnd/ and the British form is /riˈstreɪnd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.