How to Pronounce "prohibitive"
word
pɹoʊˈhɪbətɪv
pro-HIB-uh-tiv
pɹəhˈɪbɪtˌɪv
pruh-HIB-it-iv
Definition
If something is prohibitive, it is so high or difficult that it prevents people from doing it, especially because of cost. It can also mean something that forbids or restricts an action.
IPA Transcription
American English
pɹoʊˈhɪbətɪv
British English
pɹəhˈɪbɪtˌɪv
Simplified Pronunciation
US
pro-HIB-uh-tiv
UK
pruh-HIB-it-iv
Listen in Context
The hotel rates during the festival are prohibitive.
The prohibitive cost stopped us from buying the new car.
Gym memberships can be prohibitive for many people.
Insurance for young drivers is just too prohibitive these days.