How to Pronounce "inhibitions"
word
ˌɪnəˈbɪʃənz/, /ˌɪnhəˈbɪʃənz
in-uh-BISH-enz
ɪnhɪbˈɪʃənz
in-hib-ISH-enz
Definition
Feelings or thoughts that make you unable to express yourself freely or do certain things because you are shy or worried about what others will think.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˌɪnəˈbɪʃənz/, /ˌɪnhəˈbɪʃənz
British English
ɪnhɪbˈɪʃənz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
in-uh-BISH-enz
UK
in-hib-ISH-enz
Listen in Context
He has many inhibitions when he speaks in public.
Children often have fewer inhibitions than adults.
Music can help people lose their inhibitions.
A few jokes broke the ice and everyone dropped their inhibitions.