prohibitionproof
Syllables
pro-hi-bi-tion-proof
Pronunciation
/prəˌhɪbɪʃənˈpruːf/
Stress
01001
Morphemes
pro- + hibit- + -ion
The word 'prohibition-proof' is divided into five syllables: pro-hi-bi-tion-proof. It's an adjective formed from Latin roots with primary stress on 'bi-' and secondary stress on 'proof'. The hyphenated structure and the 'tion' ending are key considerations in its syllabification.
Definitions
- 1
Not affected by a prohibition; able to withstand or circumvent a ban.
“The new security system is prohibition-proof.”
“They designed a prohibition-proof container for smuggling.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('bi-'), and secondary stress falls on the final syllable ('proof').
Syllables
pro — Open syllable, weak vowel.. hi — Open syllable.. bi — Closed syllable, primary stress.. tion — Syllabic consonant, weak vowel.. proof — Closed syllable, secondary stress.
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