How to Pronounce "constraints"
word
kuhn-STRAYNTS
kuhn-STRAYNTS
Definition
Rules, limits, or conditions that restrict what you can do. Often used to talk about limits set by time, money, space, or other resources.
IPA Transcription
American English
kənˈstɹeɪnts
British English
kənstɹˈeɪnts
Simplified Pronunciation
US
kuhn-STRAYNTS
UK
kuhn-STRAYNTS
Listen in Context
There are many constraints on what we can do at work.
Budget constraints forced us to cancel the trip.
She finished the project despite time constraints.
With so many constraints, it's hard to be creative.