hinder

verb adjective

Stress: first syllable

Syllables: hin-der (2)

English Definition

To make it difficult for someone to do something or for something to happen.

Example Sentence

High winds hinder the firefighters' efforts.

US IPA /ˈhΙͺndΙ™r/
UK IPA /ˈhΙͺndΙ™(r)/