How to pronounce inhabit
Say it like in-HAB-ut. Inhabit has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (HAB).
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- in
- HAB
- ut
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Inhabit pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- inGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- HABSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- utKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of inhabit
American and British speakers say inhabit in essentially the same way: /ˌɪnˈhæbət/ in the US and /ˌɪnˈhæbət/ in the UK.
British respelling: in-HAB-ut.
What does inhabit mean?
- To live or reside in.“The Inuit inhabit the Arctic.”
- To be present in.“Strange thoughts inhabit my mind.”
Where does inhabit come from?
From Old French enhabiter, from Latin inhabitāre (in + habitāre).
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with inhabit
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Questions about saying inhabit
How do you pronounce inhabit?
Say in-HAB-ut. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪnˈhæbət/. In British English it is /ˌɪnˈhæbət/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in inhabit?
Inhabit has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (HAB). Broken into parts: in · HAB · ut.
Do Americans and Brits say inhabit the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌɪnˈhæbət/ and the British form is /ˌɪnˈhæbət/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.