How to pronounce restraints
Say it like rih-STRAYNTS. Restraints has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (STRAYNTS).
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- rih
- STRAYNTS
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Restraints 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.
- STRAYNTSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of restraints
American and British speakers say restraints in essentially the same way: /rɪˈstreɪnts/ in the US and /rɪˈstreɪnts/ in the UK.
British respelling: rih-STRAYNTS.
What does restraints mean?
- plural of restraint How to pronounce restraint
Questions about saying restraints
How do you pronounce restraints?
Say rih-STRAYNTS. The American pronunciation is /rɪˈstreɪnts/. In British English it is /rɪˈstreɪnts/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in restraints?
Restraints has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (STRAYNTS). Broken into parts: rih · STRAYNTS.
Do Americans and Brits say restraints the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /rɪˈstreɪnts/ and the British form is /rɪˈstreɪnts/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.