English pronunciation · Words Starting with R
Restricted Pronunciation
Restricted is pronounced ree-STRIK-tuhd, IPA /riˈstrɪktəd/.
ree-STRIK-tuhd
US /riˈstrɪktəd/ · UK /rɪˈstrɪktɪd/
Syllables: ree · STRIK · tuhd (3 syllables, stress on syllable 2)
adjective; also verb (past tense of restrict): Limited in what is allowed, or open only to certain people.
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Restricted in a Sentence
- Access to the roof is restricted.
- A restricted diet helped a little.
- Parking here is restricted on weekdays.
Common Mispronunciations of Restricted
Not ri-STRIK-ted
The ed ending comes out as a quick tuhd, since a t stands immediately in front of it.
Not REE-strik-tuhd
STRIK holds the beat, and every one of the consonants crowded into it gets said.
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