How to pronounce inhibition
Say it like in-huh-BISH-un. Inhibition has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (BISH).
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- in
- huh
- BISH
- un
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Inhibition 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.
- huhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- BISHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- unKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of inhibition
American and British speakers say inhibition in essentially the same way: /ˌɪnhəˈbɪʃən/ in the US and /ˌɪnɪˈbɪʃən/ in the UK.
British respelling: in-ih-BISH-un.
What does inhibition mean?
- The act of inhibiting.
- A personal feeling of fear or embarrassment that stops one behaving naturally.
- The process of stopping or retarding a reaction.
Where does inhibition come from?
Morphologically inhibit + -ion.
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with inhibition
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Questions about saying inhibition
How do you pronounce inhibition?
Say in-huh-BISH-un. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪnhəˈbɪʃən/. In British English it is /ˌɪnɪˈbɪʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in inhibition?
Inhibition has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (BISH). Broken into parts: in · huh · BISH · un.
Do Americans and Brits say inhibition the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌɪnhəˈbɪʃən/ and the British form is /ˌɪnɪˈbɪʃən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.