How to Pronounce Forbids

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

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Syllables

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Letters

FORB-ids

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💡 Tip for remembering “forbids”

"forbids" has 2 syllables: forb-ids. It rhymes with eyelids and sids, if that helps it stick.

What does forbids 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 forbids

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

eyelidssidsskidslidsridsoutbidsgrandkidsbidscounterbidsgridskidsmadrids

Related words

proscribeprohibitvetodisallowprecludepreventforestallforeclose

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "forbids"?▾

"Forbids" has 2 syllables: forb · ids.

What does "forbids" mean?▾

Forbids: To disallow; to proscribe.

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