How to pronounce restricted
Say it like ree-STRIK-tud. Restricted has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (STRIK).
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- ree
- STRIK
- tud
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Restricted 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.
- STRIKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- tudKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of restricted
American and British speakers say restricted in essentially the same way: /riˈstrɪktəd/ in the US and /rɪˈstrɪktɪd/ in the UK.
British respelling: rih-STRIK-tid.
What does restricted mean?
- subject to restriction or subjected to restriction“of restricted importance”
- restricted in meaning; (as e.g. man in a tall man)
- the lowest level of official classification for documents
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Words that rhyme with restricted
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Questions about saying restricted
How do you pronounce restricted?
Say ree-STRIK-tud. The American pronunciation is /riˈstrɪktəd/. In British English it is /rɪˈstrɪktɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in restricted?
Restricted has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (STRIK). Broken into parts: ree · STRIK · tud.
Do Americans and Brits say restricted the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /riˈstrɪktəd/ and the British form is /rɪˈstrɪktɪd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.