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prohibits

Learn how to correctly hyphenate "prohibits" with detailed syllable breakdown and pronunciation guide.

2 syllables

9 characters

English (US)

2syllables

prohibits

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prohibits is a polysyllabic word with 2 syllables. Using the Knuth-Liang algorithm, we calculated the hyphenation for the word you’ve entered. However, this hyphenation has not been verified against authoritative sources and may be approximate. This is because the algorithm relies on pre-defined patterns that may not cover all exceptions, contextual variations, or irregular spellings. We are working to verify hyphenations against trusted sources to ensure greater accuracy. For now, prohibits is hyphenated as:

Definitions ofprohibits

1verb

To forbid, disallow, or proscribe officially; to make illegal or illicit.
Synonyms: ban, disallow, forbid
Example: "The restaurant prohibits smoking on the patio."

Nearby Words

17 words

Before

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After

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