English pronunciation · Words Starting with H
Hinder Pronunciation
Hinder is pronounced HIN-der, IPA /ˈhɪndɝ/.
HIN-der
US /ˈhɪndɝ/
Syllables: HIN · der (2 syllables, stress on syllable 1)
verb: To make something harder to do or slower to happen.
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Hinder in a Sentence
- Heavy rain hindered the search.
- Too many meetings hinder rather than help.
- Nothing should hinder you from applying.
Common Mispronunciations of Hinder
Not HYN-der
The verb and the rarer adjective part company here. To hinder has the short i of hint; hinder meaning further back, as in hind legs, takes the long i.
Not hin-DER
Let the second syllable go as weak as the one closing finger.
Tip: Rhyme it with tinder and cinder, not with finder.
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