How to pronounce unrestricted
Say it like uhn-ree-STRIK-tid. Unrestricted has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (STRIK).
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- uhn
- ree
- STRIK
- tid
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Unrestricted 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.
- STRIKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- tidKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of unrestricted
American and British speakers say unrestricted in essentially the same way: /ˌʌnriˈstrɪktɪd/ in the US and /ˌʌnriˈstrɪktɪd/ in the UK.
British respelling: uhn-ree-STRIK-tid.
What does unrestricted mean?
- Not restricted or confined.
- Having no security classification.
Where does unrestricted come from?
From un- + restricted.
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Words that rhyme with unrestricted
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Questions about saying unrestricted
How do you pronounce unrestricted?
Say uhn-ree-STRIK-tid. The American pronunciation is /ˌʌnriˈstrɪktɪd/. In British English it is /ˌʌnriˈstrɪktɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in unrestricted?
Unrestricted has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (STRIK). Broken into parts: uhn · ree · STRIK · tid.
Do Americans and Brits say unrestricted the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌʌnriˈstrɪktɪd/ and the British form is /ˌʌnriˈstrɪktɪd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.