How to pronounce restrainer
Say it like rih-STRAY-ner. Restrainer has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (STRAY).
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- rih
- STRAY
- ner
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Restrainer pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- rihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- STRAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- nerKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of restrainer
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: rih-STRAY-nuh.
What does restrainer mean?
- Something that restrains.
- A chemical compound (such as potassium bromide), added to a developer to prevent fogging.
Where does restrainer come from?
From restrain + -er.
Words that rhyme with restrainer
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of restrainer.
Questions about saying restrainer
How do you pronounce restrainer?
Say rih-STRAY-ner. The American pronunciation is /rɪˈstreɪnɚ/. In British English it is /rɪˈstreɪnə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in restrainer?
Restrainer has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (STRAY). Broken into parts: rih · STRAY · ner.
Is restrainer pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /rɪˈstreɪnə/ (rih-STRAY-nuh).