How to pronounce restrain
American English pronunciation
rih-STRAYN
- IPA
- /ɹɪˈstɹeɪn/
- Syllables
- rih · STRAYN (2 syllables, stress on the 2nd)
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What restrain means
To hold something back and keep it under control
In a sentence: Tia had to restrain her puppy when it tried to chase the ducks.
Where it comes from: From a French word that came from a Latin word meaning "to fasten" or "to pull tight."
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