restrain

/rɪˈstreɪn/

Syllables re·strain

Stress re-STRAIN

Phonics Breakdown

re

/rɪ/

short i

strain

/streɪn/

long ai

Meaning

to hold back, control, or limit someone or something

Sound Reference

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re=/rɪ/(remain) + strain=/streɪn/(train)

Example

He tried to restrain his anger during the meeting.