How to Pronounce "prohibit from"
expression
pɹoʊˈhɪbət/ /ˈfɹəm
pro-HIB-it frum
pɹəhˈɪbɪt/ /fɹˈɒm
pruh-HIB-it from
Definition
To officially or formally stop someone from doing something, often by using rules or laws.
IPA Transcription
American English
pɹoʊˈhɪbət/ /ˈfɹəm
British English
pɹəhˈɪbɪt/ /fɹˈɒm
Simplified Pronunciation
US
pro-HIB-it frum
UK
pruh-HIB-it from
Listen in Context
The law prohibits from smoking in public places.
Some rules prohibit students from bringing phones to school.
The city prohibits people from feeding the pigeons.
Employees are prohibited from sharing confidential information.