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prohibited
Phonetic Transcription:
prəˈhɪbɪt
Examples:
Motorboats are prohibited in the lake.
Perfusing the liquid is prohibited.
The enslavement of Indians was prohibited.
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Common mistakes of prohibited pronunciation
- Stress placement: Many learners incorrectly stress the second syllable, saying "pro-HIB-it-ed" /prəˈhɪb.ɪ.tɪd/. The correct stress is on the third syllable: "pro-HIB-it-ed" /prəˈhɪb.ɪ.tɪd/. Tip: Remember to emphasize the "HIB" part.
- Vowel sounds: Some people pronounce the first syllable as "pro" /proʊ/ instead of "pro" /prə/. This can lead to confusion. Tip: Use a schwa sound /ə/ for the first syllable to keep it soft.
- Syllable omission: It's common to drop the last syllable, saying "prohibited" as "prohib-it" /prəˈhɪb.ɪt/. This changes the word's meaning. Tip: Make sure to pronounce all four syllables clearly.
- Final "t" sound: Learners may not pronounce the final "t" sound clearly, saying "prohibited" as "prohibided" /prəˈhɪb.ɪd/. This can create confusion with other words. Tip: Ensure the "t" is crisp and clear at the end.
- Linking sounds: Some speakers may link the last syllable with the following word, making it sound like "prohibited" /prəˈhɪb.ɪ.tɪd/ runs into the next word. Tip: Pause slightly between "prohibited" and the next word for clarity.