How to pronounce restricting
Say it like ree-STRIK-ting. Restricting has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (STRIK).
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- ree
- STRIK
- ting
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Restricting 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.
- tingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of restricting
American and British speakers say restricting in essentially the same way: /riˈstrɪktɪŋ/ in the US and /riˈstrɪktɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: ree-STRIK-ting.
What does restricting mean?
- restricting the scope or freedom of action
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Words that rhyme with restricting
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Questions about saying restricting
How do you pronounce restricting?
Say ree-STRIK-ting. The American pronunciation is /riˈstrɪktɪŋ/. In British English it is /riˈstrɪktɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in restricting?
Restricting has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (STRIK). Broken into parts: ree · STRIK · ting.
Do Americans and Brits say restricting the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /riˈstrɪktɪŋ/ and the British form is /riˈstrɪktɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.