How to Pronounce "restrain from"
expression
ɹiˈstɹeɪn/ /ˈfɹəm
ri-STRAYN frum
ɹɪstɹˈeɪn/ /fɹˈɒm
ri-strayn FROM
Definition
To deliberately stop yourself from doing something, especially something you want to do.
IPA Transcription
American English
ɹiˈstɹeɪn/ /ˈfɹəm
British English
ɹɪstɹˈeɪn/ /fɹˈɒm
Simplified Pronunciation
US
ri-STRAYN frum
UK
ri-strayn FROM
Listen in Context
She had to restrain from laughing during the meeting.
I try to restrain from eating too much sugar.
Please restrain from touching the artwork.
He could barely restrain from shouting at the referee.