How to pronounce inhibited
Say it like in-HIB-uh-tid. Inhibited has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (HIB).
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- in
- HIB
- uh
- tid
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Inhibited 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.
- HIBSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- tidKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of inhibited
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: in-HIB-uh-tid.
What does inhibited mean?
- simple past and past participle of inhibit How to pronounce inhibit
- Reserved or repressed, prone to quiet, inexpressive behavior.
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Questions about saying inhibited
How do you pronounce inhibited?
Say in-HIB-uh-tid. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪnˈhɪbətɪd/. In British English it is /ˌɪnˈhɪbətɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in inhibited?
Inhibited has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (HIB). Broken into parts: in · HIB · uh · tid.
Is inhibited pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /ˌɪnˈhɪbətɪd/ (in-HIB-uh-tid).