How to Pronounce "inhibited"
word
ˌɪnˈhɪbətɪd
in-HIB-uh-tid
ɪnhˈɪbɪtɪd
in-HIB-i-tid
Definition
Feeling too shy, self-conscious, or restrained to act or speak freely. It can also mean something is prevented or held back.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˌɪnˈhɪbətɪd
British English
ɪnhˈɪbɪtɪd
Simplified Pronunciation
US
in-HIB-uh-tid
UK
in-HIB-i-tid
Listen in Context
She felt inhibited at the party and didn’t talk much.
Some children can be inhibited in new environments.
His fear of making mistakes made him inhibited during the meeting.
I used to be really inhibited about singing in public, but now I love karaoke.