How to pronounce restraining
Say it like ree-STRAY-ning. Restraining has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (STRAY).
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- ree
- STRAY
- ning
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Restraining 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.
- 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 restraining
American and British speakers say restraining in essentially the same way: /riˈstreɪnɪŋ/ in the US and /riˈstreɪnɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: ree-STRAY-ning.
What does restraining mean?
- present participle and gerund of restrain How to pronounce restrain
- The act by which someone or something is restrained.
Words that rhyme with restraining
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of restraining.
Questions about saying restraining
How do you pronounce restraining?
Say ree-STRAY-ning. The American pronunciation is /riˈstreɪnɪŋ/. In British English it is /riˈstreɪnɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in restraining?
Restraining has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (STRAY). Broken into parts: ree · STRAY · ning.
Do Americans and Brits say restraining the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /riˈstreɪnɪŋ/ and the British form is /riˈstreɪnɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.