How many syllables in "prohibitive"?

"prohibitive" has 4 sílabas (pro - hi - bi - tive).

How to divide "prohibitive"?

"prohibitive" divides into 4 parts: pro · hi · bi · tive.

In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.

Say each syllable slowly (pro... hi... bi... tive) and listen on SayItVid.

Guía de sílabas

4 Sílabas

"prohibitive": 4 sílabas.

Sílabas:pro·hi·bi·tive

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pro-HI-bi-tive(pro · hi · bi · tive)○ ● ○ ○

Stress in "prohibitive" falls on 2nd syllable.

IPA:⁄prəˈhɪbɪtɪv⁄

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Sílabaspro·hi·bi·tive

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How many syllables in "prohibitive"?: "prohibitive" has 4 sílabas (pro - hi - bi - tive).
How to divide "prohibitive"?: "prohibitive" divides into 4 parts: pro · hi · bi · tive.
Where is the stress in "prohibitive"?: In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.
How to practice saying "prohibitive"?: Say each syllable slowly (pro... hi... bi... tive) and listen on SayItVid.