How to pronounce inhale
Say it like in-HAYL. Inhale has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (HAYL).
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- in
- HAYL
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Inhale 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.
- HAYLSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of inhale
American and British speakers say inhale in essentially the same way: /ˌɪnˈheɪl/ in the US and /ɪnˈheɪl/ in the UK.
British respelling: in-HAYL.
What does inhale mean?
- To draw air into the lungs, through the nose or mouth by action of the diaphragm.
- To draw air or any form of gas (either in a pure form, or mixed with small particles in the form of aerosols/smoke, sometimes stemming from a medicament) into the lungs, through the nose or mouth by action of the diaphragm.
- To eat very quickly.
- An inhalation.
Where does inhale come from?
From Latin inhalare (“to breathe on (breathe in)”), from in (“in, into, on”) + halare (“to breathe”).
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Words that rhyme with inhale
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Questions about saying inhale
How do you pronounce inhale?
Say in-HAYL. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪnˈheɪl/. In British English it is /ɪnˈheɪl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in inhale?
Inhale has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (HAYL). Broken into parts: in · HAYL.
Do Americans and Brits say inhale the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌɪnˈheɪl/ and the British form is /ɪnˈheɪl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.