How to pronounce prohibitions
Say it like proh-uh-BISH-unz. Prohibitions has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (BISH).
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- proh
- uh
- BISH
- unz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Prohibitions pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- prohGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- BISHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- unzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of prohibitions
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: proh-uh-BISH-unz.
What does prohibitions mean?
- plural of prohibition How to pronounce prohibition
Questions about saying prohibitions
How do you pronounce prohibitions?
Say proh-uh-BISH-unz. The American pronunciation is /ˌproʊəˈbɪʃənz/. In British English it is /ˌprəʊəˈbɪʃənz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in prohibitions?
Prohibitions has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (BISH). Broken into parts: proh · uh · BISH · unz.
Is prohibitions 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 /ˌprəʊəˈbɪʃənz/ (proh-uh-BISH-unz).