How to pronounce restricts
Say it like ree-STRIKTS. Restricts has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (STRIKTS).
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- ree
- STRIKTS
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Restricts 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.
- STRIKTSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of restricts
American and British speakers say restricts in essentially the same way: /riˈstrɪkts/ in the US and /riˈstrɪkts/ in the UK.
British respelling: ree-STRIKTS.
What does restricts mean?
- third-person singular simple present indicative of restrict How to pronounce restrict
Questions about saying restricts
How do you pronounce restricts?
Say ree-STRIKTS. The American pronunciation is /riˈstrɪkts/. In British English it is /riˈstrɪkts/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in restricts?
Restricts has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (STRIKTS). Broken into parts: ree · STRIKTS.
Do Americans and Brits say restricts the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /riˈstrɪkts/ and the British form is /riˈstrɪkts/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.