How to pronounce hindrances
Say it like HIN-drun-siz. Hindrances has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HIN).
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- HIN
- drun
- siz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hindrances pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- HINSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- drunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- sizKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of hindrances
American and British speakers say hindrances in essentially the same way: /ˈhɪndrənsɪz/ in the US and /ˈhɪndrənsɪz/ in the UK.
British respelling: HIN-drun-siz.
What does hindrances mean?
- plural of hindrance How to pronounce hindrance
Questions about saying hindrances
How do you pronounce hindrances?
Say HIN-drun-siz. The American pronunciation is /ˈhɪndrənsɪz/. In British English it is /ˈhɪndrənsɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in hindrances?
Hindrances has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HIN). Broken into parts: HIN · drun · siz.
Do Americans and Brits say hindrances the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈhɪndrənsɪz/ and the British form is /ˈhɪndrənsɪz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.