How to Pronounce "inhibiting"
word
ˌɪnˈhɪbətɪŋ
in-HIB-uh-ting
ɪnhˈɪbɪtɪŋ
in-HIB-i-ting
Definition
Preventing something from happening, developing, or continuing. It can also mean holding back or restraining someone or something.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˌɪnˈhɪbətɪŋ
British English
ɪnhˈɪbɪtɪŋ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
in-HIB-uh-ting
UK
in-HIB-i-ting
Listen in Context
This medicine is inhibiting the pain.
Cold weather is inhibiting the plants from growing.
Fear is inhibiting him from speaking.
They're inhibiting our ability to innovate with strict rules.