To pronounce "prohibition", say PROH-ib-it-ion — 4 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
prohibition
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PROH-ib-it-ion
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"prohibition" has 4 syllables: proh-ib-it-ion. It rhymes with disposition and cognition, if that helps it stick.
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"Prohibition" has 4 syllables: proh · ib · it · ion.
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