How to Pronounce "prohibit"
word
pɹoʊˈhɪbət
pro-HIB-uht
pɹəhˈɪbɪt
pruh-HIB-it
Definition
To officially say that something is not allowed, usually by law or rule.
IPA Transcription
American English
pɹoʊˈhɪbət
British English
pɹəhˈɪbɪt
Simplified Pronunciation
US
pro-HIB-uht
UK
pruh-HIB-it
Listen in Context
The school prohibits smoking inside the building.
Many countries prohibit the use of plastic bags.
The law prohibits driving without a license.
My parents prohibited me from going to the party last night.