How to pronounce unrestrained
Say it like uhn-ree-STRAYND. Unrestrained has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (STRAYND).
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- uhn
- ree
- STRAYND
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Unrestrained pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- uhnGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- reeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- STRAYNDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of unrestrained
American and British speakers say unrestrained in essentially the same way: /ˌʌnriˈstreɪnd/ in the US and /ˌʌnriˈstreɪnd/ in the UK.
British respelling: uhn-ree-STRAYND.
What does unrestrained mean?
- Immoderate; not restrained or held in check; inordinate (literary).“The party was a scene of unrestrained debauchery.”
- Spontaneous, natural and informal; unconstrained.“Their meeting was one of unrestrained joy.”
- Not subject to physical restraint.
- simple past and past participle of unrestrain
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Words that rhyme with unrestrained
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Questions about saying unrestrained
How do you pronounce unrestrained?
Say uhn-ree-STRAYND. The American pronunciation is /ˌʌnriˈstreɪnd/. In British English it is /ˌʌnriˈstreɪnd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in unrestrained?
Unrestrained has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (STRAYND). Broken into parts: uhn · ree · STRAYND.
Do Americans and Brits say unrestrained the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌʌnriˈstreɪnd/ and the British form is /ˌʌnriˈstreɪnd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.