How to Pronounce Prohibits

To pronounce "prohibits", say PROH-ib-its — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

9

Letters

PROH-ib-its

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💡 Tip for remembering “prohibits”

"prohibits" has 3 syllables: proh-ib-its. It rhymes with inhibits and hibbitts, if that helps it stick.

What does prohibits mean?

verb

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

    “The restaurant prohibits smoking on the patio.”

Synonyms

bandisallowforbid

Antonyms

allowauthorize

Words that rhyme with prohibits

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

inhibitshibbittsexhibitstibbetstibbettstibbitstibbitts

Related words

vetoproscribeforbiddisallowinterdictbanbannedbanning

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "prohibits"?▾

"Prohibits" has 3 syllables: proh · ib · its.

What does "prohibits" mean?▾

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

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