How many syllables in "inhibit"?

"inhibit" has 3 lettergrepen (in - hib - it).

How to divide "inhibit"?

"inhibit" divides into 3 parts: in · hib · it.

In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.

Say each syllable slowly (in... hib... it) and listen on SayItVid.

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3 Lettergrepen

"inhibit": 3 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:in·hib·it

Hoofdklemtoon

in-HIB-it(in · hib · it)○ ● ○

Stress in "inhibit" falls on 2nd syllable.

IPA:⁄ɪnˈhɪb.ɪt⁄

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IPAɪnˈhɪb.ɪt

Lettergrepenin·hib·it

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How many syllables in "inhibit"?: "inhibit" has 3 lettergrepen (in - hib - it).
How to divide "inhibit"?: "inhibit" divides into 3 parts: in · hib · it.
Where is the stress in "inhibit"?: In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.
How to practice saying "inhibit"?: Say each syllable slowly (in... hib... it) and listen on SayItVid.