prohibitionproof
Syllables
pro-hi-bi-tion-proof
Pronunciation
/ˌproʊhɪˈbɪʃən pruːf/
Stress
0 1 0 0 1
Morphemes
pro- + hibit + -ion
The word 'prohibition-proof' is a compound adjective divided into five syllables: pro-hi-bi-tion-proof. Stress falls on the second syllable of 'prohibition' and the first syllable of 'proof'. It's morphologically composed of the prefix 'pro-', the root 'hibit', the suffix '-ion', and the root 'proof'. The hyphenated structure influences syllable perception.
Definitions
- 1
Not affected or harmed by prohibition; able to withstand or circumvent the restrictions of prohibition.
“The speakeasy was prohibition-proof, operating secretly despite the law.”
“They developed a prohibition-proof system for transporting alcohol.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the second syllable of 'prohibition' (bi) and the first syllable of 'proof' (pru). The stress pattern is pro-hi-**bi**-tion-**proof**.
Syllables
pro — Open syllable, initial syllable. hi — Open syllable. bi — Open syllable. tion — Syllabic consonant, closed syllable. proof — Open syllable, stressed
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- The hyphenated structure reinforces the separation between 'prohibition' and 'proof'.
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