How to Pronounce Forbidden

To pronounce "forbidden", say FORB-idd-en — 3 syllables, IPA /fɝˈbɪdən/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

9

Letters

/fɝˈbɪdən/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “forbidden”

"forbidden" has 3 syllables: forb-idd-en. It rhymes with ridden and overridden, if that helps it stick.

What does forbidden 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.

adjective

  1. Not allowed; specifically disallowed.

Synonyms

bandisallowprohibitvetoprohibitedverboten

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Words that rhyme with forbidden

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

riddenoverriddenbedriddenbiddenbrydonglidden

Related words

prohibitedimpermissibletabootabuoutproscribedbannedoff-limits

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "forbidden"?▾

"Forbidden" has 3 syllables: forb · idd · en.

What is the IPA transcription of "forbidden"?▾

The IPA transcription of "forbidden" is /fɝˈbɪdən/.

What does "forbidden" mean?▾

Forbidden: To disallow; to proscribe.

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