How to pronounce disinhibit
Say it like dis-in-HIB-it. Disinhibit has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (HIB).
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- dis
- in
- HIB
- it
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Disinhibit pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- disGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- inKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- 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 disinhibit
American and British speakers say disinhibit in essentially the same way: /ˌdɪsɪnˈhɪbɪt/ in the US and /ˌdɪsɪnˈhɪbɪt/ in the UK.
British respelling: dis-in-HIB-it.
What does disinhibit mean?
- To remove an inhibition.
Where does disinhibit come from?
From dis- + inhibit.
Words that rhyme with disinhibit
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Questions about saying disinhibit
How do you pronounce disinhibit?
Say dis-in-HIB-it. The American pronunciation is /ˌdɪsɪnˈhɪbɪt/. In British English it is /ˌdɪsɪnˈhɪbɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in disinhibit?
Disinhibit has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (HIB). Broken into parts: dis · in · HIB · it.
Do Americans and Brits say disinhibit the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌdɪsɪnˈhɪbɪt/ and the British form is /ˌdɪsɪnˈhɪbɪt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.