How to pronounce prohibited
Say it like proh-HIB-uh-tud. Prohibited has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (HIB).
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- proh
- HIB
- uh
- tud
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Prohibited pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- prohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- HIBSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- tudKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of prohibited
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: proh-HIB-ih-tid.
What does prohibited mean?
- excluded from use or mention“forbidden fruit”“in our house dancing and playing cards were out”
- forbidden by law
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Questions about saying prohibited
How do you pronounce prohibited?
Say proh-HIB-uh-tud. The American pronunciation is /proʊˈhɪbətəd/. In British English it is /prəʊˈhɪbɪtɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in prohibited?
Prohibited has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (HIB). Broken into parts: proh · HIB · uh · tud.
Is prohibited pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /prəʊˈhɪbɪtɪd/ (proh-HIB-ih-tid).