How to Pronounce Forbidding

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

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3

Syllables

10

Letters

/fəˈbɪdɪŋ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “forbidding”

"forbidding" has 3 syllables: forb-idd-ing. It rhymes with bidding and kidding, if that helps it stick.

What does forbidding 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.

noun

  1. The act by which something is forbidden; a prohibition.

adjective

  1. Appearing to be threatening, unfriendly or potentially unpleasant.

Synonyms

bandisallowprohibitveto

Antonyms

approachableinvitingwelcoming

Words that rhyme with forbidding

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

biddingkiddingskiddingriddingoutbidding

Related words

forbiddancebanningsinisterminaciousmenacingthreateningminatoryugly

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "forbidding"?▾

"Forbidding" has 3 syllables: forb · idd · ing.

What is the IPA transcription of "forbidding"?▾

The IPA transcription of "forbidding" is /fəˈbɪdɪŋ/.

What does "forbidding" mean?▾

Forbidding: To disallow; to proscribe.

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