How to Pronounce Inhibition

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

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INH-ib-it-ion

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💡 Tip for remembering “inhibition”

"inhibition" has 4 syllables: inh-ib-it-ion. It rhymes with disposition and cognition, if that helps it stick.

What does inhibition mean?

noun

  1. The act of inhibiting.
  2. A personal feeling of fear or embarrassment that stops one behaving naturally.

Words that rhyme with inhibition

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

dispositioncognitionambitioneruditionadmonitionvolitioncompositionrecognitionjuxtapositionapparitionpositionacquisition

Related words

suppressioninhibitoryinhibitorannulmentcancellationinhibitrescissionrestraint

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "inhibition"?▾

"Inhibition" has 4 syllables: inh · ib · it · ion.

What does "inhibition" mean?▾

Inhibition: The act of inhibiting.

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