How to pronounce adhibit
Say it like ud-HIB-it. Adhibit has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (HIB).
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- ud
- HIB
- it
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Adhibit pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- udKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- HIBSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- itKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of adhibit
American and British speakers say adhibit in essentially the same way: /ədˈhɪbɪt/ in the US and /ədˈhɪbɪt/ in the UK.
British respelling: ud-HIB-it.
What does adhibit mean?
- To allow in; to admit.
- To apply or administer (something, such as a remedy).
- To affix.
Where does adhibit come from?
From Latin adhibitus (“extended, held out”, past participle of adhibeō), from ad + habeō (“have”).
Words that rhyme with adhibit
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Questions about saying adhibit
How do you pronounce adhibit?
Say ud-HIB-it. The American pronunciation is /ədˈhɪbɪt/. In British English it is /ədˈhɪbɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in adhibit?
Adhibit has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (HIB). Broken into parts: ud · HIB · it.
Do Americans and Brits say adhibit the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ədˈhɪbɪt/ and the British form is /ədˈhɪbɪt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.