How to pronounce inhabiter
Say it like in-HAB-ih-ter. Inhabiter has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (HAB).
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- in
- HAB
- ih
- ter
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Inhabiter pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- inKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- HABSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- terKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of inhabiter
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: in-HAB-ee-tuh.
What does inhabiter mean?
- One who inhabits; an inhabitant.
Where does inhabiter come from?
From inhabit + -er.
Questions about saying inhabiter
How do you pronounce inhabiter?
Say in-HAB-ih-ter. The American pronunciation is /ɪnˈhæbɪtər/. In British English it is /ɪnˈhæbitə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in inhabiter?
Inhabiter has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (HAB). Broken into parts: in · HAB · ih · ter.
Is inhabiter pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ɪnˈhæbitə/ (in-HAB-ee-tuh).