How to Pronounce Forbad

To pronounce "forbad", say FORB-ad — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Letters

FORB-ad

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💡 Tip for remembering “forbad”

"forbad" has 2 syllables: forb-ad. It rhymes with sad and bad, if that helps it stick.

What does forbad mean?

verb

  1. To disallow; to proscribe.

    “Smoking in the restaurant is forbidden.”

  2. (ditransitive) To deny, exclude from, or warn off, by express command.

Synonyms

bandisallowprohibitveto

Words that rhyme with forbad

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

sadbadcadcomrademadcladironcladgladdyadpadaddgad

Related words

prohibitingprohibitforbiddanceforboreprecludedproscribingprohibitedrefrained

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "forbad"?▾

"Forbad" has 2 syllables: forb · ad.

What does "forbad" mean?▾

Forbad: To disallow; to proscribe.

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