How to Pronounce "prevent from doing"
expression
pɹiˈvɛnt/, /pɹɪˈvɛnt/ /ˈfɹəm/ /ˈduɪŋ
pri-VENT frum DOO-ing
pɹɪvˈɛnt/ /fɹˈɒm/ /dˈuːɪŋ
priv-ENT from DOO-ing
Definition
To stop someone or something from being able to do a particular action.
IPA Transcription
American English
pɹiˈvɛnt/, /pɹɪˈvɛnt/ /ˈfɹəm/ /ˈduɪŋ
British English
pɹɪvˈɛnt/ /fɹˈɒm/ /dˈuːɪŋ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
pri-VENT frum DOO-ing
UK
priv-ENT from DOO-ing
Listen in Context
The fence prevents children from climbing the wall.
Good habits prevent you from getting sick.
The police prevented him from entering the building.
Can you prevent your dog from barking at night?