How to pronounce inhalant
Say it like in-HAY-lunt. Inhalant has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (HAY).
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- in
- HAY
- lunt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Inhalant 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.
- HAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- luntKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of inhalant
American and British speakers say inhalant in essentially the same way: /ˌɪnˈheɪlənt/ in the US and /ˌɪnˈheɪlənt/ in the UK.
British respelling: in-HAY-lunt.
What does inhalant mean?
- Something, especially a medication, that is inhaled.
- Intended for inhaling.
Where does inhalant come from?
From inhale + -ant.
Words that rhyme with inhalant
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of inhalant.
Questions about saying inhalant
How do you pronounce inhalant?
Say in-HAY-lunt. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪnˈheɪlənt/. In British English it is /ˌɪnˈheɪlənt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in inhalant?
Inhalant has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (HAY). Broken into parts: in · HAY · lunt.
Do Americans and Brits say inhalant the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌɪnˈheɪlənt/ and the British form is /ˌɪnˈheɪlənt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.