To pronounce "verboten", say VERB-ot-en — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
verboten
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VERB-ot-en
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"verboten" has 3 syllables: verb-ot-en. It rhymes with rotan and hoten, if that helps it stick.
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Verboten" has 3 syllables: verb · ot · en.
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