How many syllables in "prohibited"?

"prohibited" has 4 lettergrepen (pro - hib - i - ted).

How to divide "prohibited"?

"prohibited" divides into 4 parts: pro · hib · i · ted.

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

Say each syllable slowly (pro... hib... i... ted) and listen on SayItVid.

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4 Lettergrepen

"prohibited": 4 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:pro·hib·i·ted

Hoofdklemtoon

pro-HIB-i-ted(pro · hib · i · ted)○ ● ○ ○

Stress in "prohibited" falls on 2nd syllable.

IPA:⁄prəˈhɪbɪtɪd⁄

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IPAprəˈhɪbɪtɪd

Lettergrepenpro·hib·i·ted

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