constrain

/kənˈstreɪn/

Syllables con·strain

Stress con-STRAIN

Phonics Breakdown

con

/kən/

schwa

strain

/streɪn/

long ai

Meaning

to limit or restrict someone or something

Sound Reference

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con=/kən/(conduct) + strain=/streɪn/(strain)

Example

Lack of time may constrain our choices.