How to Pronounce Prohibited

To pronounce "prohibited", say PROH-ib-it-ed — 4 syllables, IPA /pɹəʊˈhɪbɪtɪd/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

Letters

/pɹəʊˈhɪbɪtɪd/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “prohibited”

"prohibited" has 4 syllables: proh-ib-it-ed. It rhymes with inhibited and exhibited, if that helps it stick.

What does prohibited mean?

verb

To forbid, disallow, or proscribe officially; to make illegal or illicit.
“The restaurant prohibits smoking on the patio.”

adjective

Forbidden; unallowed

Synonyms

ban disallow forbid criminal illegal illegitimate illicit unlawful

Antonyms

allow authorize

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Words that rhyme with prohibited

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

inhibited exhibited uninhibited

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "prohibited"?▾

"Prohibited" has 4 syllables: proh · ib · it · ed.

What is the IPA transcription of "prohibited"?▾

The IPA transcription of "prohibited" is /pɹəʊˈhɪbɪtɪd/.

What does "prohibited" mean?▾

Prohibited: To forbid, disallow, or proscribe officially; to make illegal or illicit.

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