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prohibit

How many syllables in prohibit?

  3 syllables

Divide prohibit into syllables:   pro-hib-it
Stressed syllable in prohibit:   pro-hib-it
How to pronounce prohibit:   proh-hib-it
How to say prohibit:

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Synonyms for prohibit


1 syllable
  • ban
  • stop
  • bar
2 syllables
  • boycott
  • exclude
  • preclude
  • taboo
  • debar
  • outlaw
  • proscribe
  • veto
3 syllables
  • embargo
4 syllables
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    What rhymes with prohibit

    3 syllables
    • exhibit
    • inhibit
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