How to Pronounce Inhibiting

To pronounce "inhibiting", say INH-ib-it-ing — 4 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Letters

INH-ib-it-ing

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💡 Tip for remembering “inhibiting”

"inhibiting" has 4 syllables: inh-ib-it-ing. It rhymes with exhibiting and prohibiting, if that helps it stick.

What does inhibiting mean?

verb

  1. To hold in or hold back; to keep in check; restrain.
  2. To recuse.

Words that rhyme with inhibiting

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exhibitingprohibiting

Related words

repressingrepressiverestrictiveaffectingbarringblockingbrakingcurbing

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "inhibiting"?▾

"Inhibiting" has 4 syllables: inh · ib · it · ing.

What does "inhibiting" mean?▾

Inhibiting: To hold in or hold back; to keep in check; restrain.

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