How to Pronounce "prohibits"
word
pɹoʊˈhɪbəts
pro-HIB-its
pɹəhˈɪbɪts
pruh-HIB-its
Definition
Stops or officially forbids something from being done, often by law or rule.
IPA Transcription
American English
pɹoʊˈhɪbəts
British English
pɹəhˈɪbɪts
Simplified Pronunciation
US
pro-HIB-its
UK
pruh-HIB-its
Listen in Context
The school strictly prohibits smoking inside the building.
My visa prohibits me from working in the country.
The park prohibits feeding the animals.
Company policy prohibits personal phone calls during work hours.