How to Pronounce "refrain from"
expression
ɹɪˈfɹeɪn/ /ˈfɹəm
ri-FRAYN frum
ɹɪfɹˈeɪn/ /fɹˈɒm
ri-frayn FROM
Definition
To choose not to do something, especially something you want to do or is expected, often for moral, polite, or legal reasons.
IPA Transcription
American English
ɹɪˈfɹeɪn/ /ˈfɹəm
British English
ɹɪfɹˈeɪn/ /fɹˈɒm
Simplified Pronunciation
US
ri-FRAYN frum
UK
ri-frayn FROM
Listen in Context
Please refrain from eating in the library.
He decided to refrain from making any comments.
Try to refrain from shouting.
Though tempted, she managed to refrain from checking her phone during dinner.