How to pronounce adhibition
Say it like ad-hih-BISH-un. Adhibition has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (BISH).
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- ad
- hih
- BISH
- un
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Adhibition pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- adGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- hihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- BISHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- unKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of adhibition
American and British speakers say adhibition in essentially the same way: /ˌædhɪˈbɪʃən/ in the US and /ˌædhɪˈbɪʃən/ in the UK.
British respelling: ad-hih-BISH-un.
What does adhibition mean?
- The act of adhibiting.
Where does adhibition come from?
From Latin adhibitiō, perfect passive participle of Latin adhibeō.
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Words that rhyme with adhibition
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Questions about saying adhibition
How do you pronounce adhibition?
Say ad-hih-BISH-un. The American pronunciation is /ˌædhɪˈbɪʃən/. In British English it is /ˌædhɪˈbɪʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in adhibition?
Adhibition has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (BISH). Broken into parts: ad · hih · BISH · un.
Do Americans and Brits say adhibition the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌædhɪˈbɪʃən/ and the British form is /ˌædhɪˈbɪʃən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.