How to Pronounce Restrictions

To pronounce "restrictions", say RESTR-ict-ions — 3 syllables, IPA /ɹɪˈstɹɪkʃənz/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

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12

Letters

/ɹɪˈstɹɪkʃənz/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “restrictions”

"restrictions" has 3 syllables: restr-ict-ions. It rhymes with afflictions and convictions, if that helps it stick.

What does restrictions mean?

noun

  1. The act of restricting, or the state of being restricted.
  2. A regulation or limitation that restricts.

Words that rhyme with restrictions

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

afflictionsconvictionscontradictionsconstrictionsfictionsdepictionsfrictionsaddictionsjurisdictionsevictionspredictions

Related words

limitationbansbarriersbordersboundariesboundaryboundsbrakes

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "restrictions"?▾

"Restrictions" has 3 syllables: restr · ict · ions.

What is the IPA transcription of "restrictions"?▾

The IPA transcription of "restrictions" is /ɹɪˈstɹɪkʃənz/.

What does "restrictions" mean?▾

Restrictions: The act of restricting, or the state of being restricted.

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