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restrains

Learn how to correctly hyphenate "restrains" with detailed syllable breakdown and pronunciation guide.

2 syllables

9 characters

English (US)

2syllables

restrains

Hyphenation via the Knuth-Liang algorithm — result not verified against authoritative sources.

restrains is a polysyllabic word with 2 syllables. Using the Knuth-Liang algorithm, we calculated the hyphenation for the word you’ve entered. However, this hyphenation has not been verified against authoritative sources and may be approximate. This is because the algorithm relies on pre-defined patterns that may not cover all exceptions, contextual variations, or irregular spellings. We are working to verify hyphenations against trusted sources to ensure greater accuracy. For now, restrains is hyphenated as:

Definitions ofrestrains

1verb

To control or keep in check.
To deprive of liberty.
To restrict or limit.
Example: "He was restrained by the straight jacket."

Nearby Words

17 words

Before

restrainable restrained restrainedly restrainedness restrainer restrainers restraining restrainingly

restrains(current)

After

restraint restraint's restraintful restraints restrap restrapped restrapping restratification

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