How to Pronounce Forbid

To pronounce "forbid", say FORB-id — 2 syllables, IPA /fəˈbɪd/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

/fəˈbɪd/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “forbid”

"forbid" has 2 syllables: forb-id. It rhymes with good and bid, if that helps it stick.

What does forbid 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

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Words that rhyme with forbid

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

goodbidskidquidamidlidkidgridsquidmidhideyelid

Related words

proscribeprohibitvetodisallowprecludepreventforestallforeclose

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "forbid"?▾

"Forbid" has 2 syllables: forb · id.

What is the IPA transcription of "forbid"?▾

The IPA transcription of "forbid" is /fəˈbɪd/.

What does "forbid" mean?▾

Forbid: To disallow; to proscribe.

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