How to Pronounce "inhibition"
word
ˌɪnəˈbɪʃən/, /ˌɪnhəˈbɪʃən
in-uh-BISH-uhn
ɪnhɪbˈɪʃən
in-hi-BISH-uhn
Definition
A feeling or process that stops someone from acting freely, often due to shyness or fear; it can also mean the act of slowing down or preventing a process, especially in science.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˌɪnəˈbɪʃən/, /ˌɪnhəˈbɪʃən
British English
ɪnhɪbˈɪʃən
Simplified Pronunciation
US
in-uh-BISH-uhn
UK
in-hi-BISH-uhn
Listen in Context
She felt strong inhibition when speaking in public.
Alcohol can lower people’s inhibition.
The medicine works by causing inhibition of the virus.
Her lack of inhibition at the party surprised everyone.