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How to Pronounce "prohibiting"

word

pɹoʊˈhɪbətɪŋ
pro-HIB-uh-ting
pɹəhˈɪbɪtɪŋ
pruh-HIB-it-ing

Definition

Not allowing something to happen or making it officially forbidden, especially by law or rule.

IPA Transcription

American English

pɹoʊˈhɪbətɪŋ

British English

pɹəhˈɪbɪtɪŋ

Simplified Pronunciation

US

pro-HIB-uh-ting

UK

pruh-HIB-it-ing

Listen in Context

The school has a rule prohibiting cell phones in class.

There is a law prohibiting smoking in restaurants.

Signs prohibiting entry are posted on the door.

By prohibiting outside food, the theater keeps things cleaner.