How to pronounce inhibitions
Say it like in-huh-BISH-unz. Inhibitions has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (BISH).
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- in
- huh
- BISH
- unz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Inhibitions 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.
- unzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of inhibitions
American and British speakers say inhibitions in essentially the same way: /ˌɪnhəˈbɪʃənz/ in the US and /ˌɪnhəˈbɪʃənz/ in the UK.
British respelling: in-huh-BISH-unz.
What does inhibitions mean?
- plural of inhibition How to pronounce inhibition
Questions about saying inhibitions
How do you pronounce inhibitions?
Say in-huh-BISH-unz. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪnhəˈbɪʃənz/. In British English it is /ˌɪnhəˈbɪʃənz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in inhibitions?
Inhibitions has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (BISH). Broken into parts: in · huh · BISH · unz.
Do Americans and Brits say inhibitions the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌɪnhəˈbɪʃənz/ and the British form is /ˌɪnhəˈbɪʃənz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.