How to pronounce restrict
Say it like ree-STRIKT. Restrict has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (STRIKT).
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- ree
- STRIKT
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Restrict 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.
- STRIKTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of restrict
American and British speakers say restrict in essentially the same way: /riˈstrɪkt/ in the US and /rɪˈstrɪkt/ in the UK.
British respelling: rih-STRIKT.
What does restrict mean?
- place restrictions on“curtail drinking in school”
- place under restrictions; limit access to by law“this substance is controlled”“that area is restricted to security personnel only”
- place limits on (extent or amount or access)“restrict the use of this parking lot”“limit the time you can spend with your friends”
Where does restrict come from?
Borrowed from Latin restrictus, perfect passive participle of restringō (“draw back tightly; restrain, restrict”), from re- (“back, again”) + stringō (“press, tighten, compress”).
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Words that rhyme with restrict
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Questions about saying restrict
How do you pronounce restrict?
Say ree-STRIKT. The American pronunciation is /riˈstrɪkt/. In British English it is /rɪˈstrɪkt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in restrict?
Restrict has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (STRIKT). Broken into parts: ree · STRIKT.
Do Americans and Brits say restrict the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /riˈstrɪkt/ and the British form is /rɪˈstrɪkt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.