How to Pronounce "verboten"
word
vɝˈboʊtən
ver-BOH-tuhn
vˈɜːbəʊtən
vur-BOH-tuhn
Definition
'Verboten' is a formal word, borrowed from German, meaning something is strictly forbidden or not allowed, often by rules or law.
IPA Transcription
American English
vɝˈboʊtən
British English
vˈɜːbəʊtən
Simplified Pronunciation
US
ver-BOH-tuhn
UK
vur-BOH-tuhn
Listen in Context
Smoking here is strictly verboten.
Entering this room is verboten without permission.
Photography is verboten during the performance.
Talking about politics at family dinners used to be totally verboten.