How to Pronounce "inhibits"
word
ˌɪnˈhɪbəts
in-HIB-its
ɪnhˈɪbɪts
in-HIB-its
Definition
To prevent, restrain, or slow down an action, process, or feeling; to make something less likely to happen or to hold it back.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˌɪnˈhɪbəts
British English
ɪnhˈɪbɪts
Simplified Pronunciation
US
in-HIB-its
UK
in-HIB-its
Listen in Context
The medicine inhibits the virus from spreading.
Fear often inhibits people from speaking in public.
Caffeine inhibits sleep if you drink it late at night.
This rule inhibits creativity among employees.