To pronounce "hinder", say HIND-er — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈhɪndə/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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/ˈhɪndə/
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"hinder" has 2 syllables: hind-er. It rhymes with cinder and winder, if that helps it stick.
verb
“A drought hinders the growth of plants.”
“She hindered a man from committing suicide.”
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Hinder" has 2 syllables: hind · er.
The IPA transcription of "hinder" is /ˈhɪndə/.
Hinder: To make difficult to accomplish; to act as an obstacle; to frustrate.
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