How to pronounce restriction
Say it like ree-STRIK-shun. Restriction has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (STRIK).
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- ree
- STRIK
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Restriction 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.
- shunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of restriction
American and British speakers say restriction in essentially the same way: /riˈstrɪkʃən/ in the US and /rɪˈstrɪkʃən/ in the UK.
British respelling: rih-STRIK-shun.
What does restriction mean?
- a principle that limits the extent of something“I am willing to accept certain restrictions on my movements”
- an act of limiting or restricting (as by regulation)
- the act of keeping something within specified bounds (by force if necessary)“the restriction of the infection to a focal area”
Where does restriction come from?
Morphologically restrict + -ion.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
Words that rhyme with restriction
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of restriction.
Questions about saying restriction
How do you pronounce restriction?
Say ree-STRIK-shun. The American pronunciation is /riˈstrɪkʃən/. In British English it is /rɪˈstrɪkʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in restriction?
Restriction has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (STRIK). Broken into parts: ree · STRIK · shun.
Do Americans and Brits say restriction the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /riˈstrɪkʃən/ and the British form is /rɪˈstrɪkʃən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.