How to Pronounce Inhibitory

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

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Syllables

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Letters

INH-ib-it-ory

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💡 Tip for remembering “inhibitory”

"inhibitory" has 4 syllables: inh-ib-it-ory. It rhymes with repository and hoary, if that helps it stick.

What does inhibitory mean?

adjective

  1. That inhibits

    “the inhibitory action of the pneumogastric on the respiratory center”

  2. Of, or relating to an inhibitor.

Synonyms

inhibitive

Words that rhyme with inhibitory

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

repositoryhoaryquarryallegorydesultorytransitoryambulatoryglorydilatoryaleatoryterritoryobligatory

Related words

repressiverestrictiverepressinginhibitioninhibitordeterrentdissuasiveparp

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "inhibitory"?▾

"Inhibitory" has 4 syllables: inh · ib · it · ory.

What does "inhibitory" mean?▾

Inhibitory: That inhibits

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