How to Pronounce "restraints"
word
/ɹiˈstɹeɪnts/, /ɹɪˈstɹeɪnts/
ri-STRAYNTS or ri-STRAYNTS
/ɹɪstɹˈeɪnts/
ri-STRAYNTS
Definition
Things that limit or control actions or movements. Can refer to physical devices used to hold someone or to rules and limits that restrict behavior.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ɹiˈstɹeɪnts/, /ɹɪˈstɹeɪnts/
British English
/ɹɪstɹˈeɪnts/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
ri-STRAYNTS or ri-STRAYNTS
UK
ri-STRAYNTS
Listen in Context
The doctor used restraints to keep the patient safe.
There are strict restraints in the library.
He broke free from the restraints.
Budget restraints made it hard to hire more people.