How to Pronounce Prohibitory

To pronounce "prohibitory", say PROH-ib-it-ory — 4 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

PROH-ib-it-ory

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💡 Tip for remembering “prohibitory”

"prohibitory" has 4 syllables: proh-ib-it-ory. It rhymes with repository and hoary, if that helps it stick.

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Words that rhyme with prohibitory

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repositoryhoaryquarryallegorydesultorytransitoryambulatoryglorydilatoryaleatoryterritoryobligatory

Related words

prohibitivepreventivepreventativeprohibitioninterdictioncompetitivebanblackout

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "prohibitory"?▾

"Prohibitory" has 4 syllables: proh · ib · it · ory.

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