How to pronounce inhibitors
Say it like in-HIB-uh-terz. Inhibitors has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (HIB).
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- in
- HIB
- uh
- terz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Inhibitors 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.
- terzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of inhibitors
- 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-tuz.
What does inhibitors mean?
- plural of inhibitor How to pronounce inhibitor
Questions about saying inhibitors
How do you pronounce inhibitors?
Say in-HIB-uh-terz. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪnˈhɪbətɚz/. In British English it is /ˌɪnˈhɪbətəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in inhibitors?
Inhibitors has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (HIB). Broken into parts: in · HIB · uh · terz.
Is inhibitors 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 /ˌɪnˈhɪbətəz/ (in-HIB-uh-tuz).