How to pronounce restrains
Say it like reest-RAYNZ. Restrains has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (RAYNZ).
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- reest
- RAYNZ
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Restrains pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- reestKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- RAYNZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of restrains
American and British speakers say restrains in essentially the same way: /ristˈreɪnz/ in the US and /ristˈreɪnz/ in the UK.
British respelling: reest-RAYNZ.
What does restrains mean?
- third-person singular simple present indicative of restrain How to pronounce restrain
Words that rhyme with restrains
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of restrains.
Questions about saying restrains
How do you pronounce restrains?
Say reest-RAYNZ. The American pronunciation is /ristˈreɪnz/. In British English it is /ristˈreɪnz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in restrains?
Restrains has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (RAYNZ). Broken into parts: reest · RAYNZ.
Do Americans and Brits say restrains the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ristˈreɪnz/ and the British form is /ristˈreɪnz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.