To pronounce "restraint", say RESTR-aint — 2 syllables, IPA /ɹɪˈstɹeɪnt/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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/ɹɪˈstɹeɪnt/
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"restraint" has 2 syllables: restr-aint. It rhymes with quaint and faint, if that helps it stick.
noun
“Make sure all the restraints are tight.”
“Try to exercise restraint when talking to your boss.”
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"Restraint" has 2 syllables: restr · aint.
The IPA transcription of "restraint" is /ɹɪˈstɹeɪnt/.
Restraint: Something that restrains, ties, fastens or secures
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