How to pronounce inhibitor
Say it like in-HIB-uh-ter. Inhibitor has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (HIB).
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- in
- HIB
- uh
- ter
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Inhibitor 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.
- terKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of inhibitor
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- 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-tuh.
What does inhibitor mean?
- One who, or that which, inhibits.“I found daily meditation to be a useful inhibitor of negative thoughts.”
- Any substance capable of stopping or slowing a specific chemical reaction.
- Any substance capable of stopping or slowing a specific biological process.
Where does inhibitor come from?
From inhibit + -or.
Similar and opposite words
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Questions about saying inhibitor
How do you pronounce inhibitor?
Say in-HIB-uh-ter. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪnˈhɪbətɚ/. In British English it is /ˌɪnˈhɪbətə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in inhibitor?
Inhibitor has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (HIB). Broken into parts: in · HIB · uh · ter.
Is inhibitor pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˌɪnˈhɪbətə/ (in-HIB-uh-tuh).