How to Pronounce Inhibits

To pronounce "inhibits", say INH-ib-its — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Letters

INH-ib-its

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💡 Tip for remembering “inhibits”

"inhibits" has 3 syllables: inh-ib-its. It rhymes with prohibits and hibbitts, if that helps it stick.

What does inhibits mean?

verb

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

Words that rhyme with inhibits

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

prohibitshibbittsexhibitstibbetstibbettstibbitstibbitts

Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "inhibits"?▾

"Inhibits" has 3 syllables: inh · ib · its.

What does "inhibits" mean?▾

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

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