restrictive

/rɪˈstrɪk.tɪv/

Syllables re·stric·tive

Stress re-STRIC-tive

Phonics Breakdown

re

/rɪ/

short i

strict

/strɪkt/

short i

ive

/ɪv/

short i

Meaning

limiting freedom or options; imposing restrictions

Sound Reference

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re=/rɪ/(repeat) + strict=/strɪkt/(strict) + ive=/ɪv/(give)

Example

The company has a restrictive policy on remote work.