How Many Syllables In Prohibit?
3syllables
Prohibit has 3 syllables, pro-hib-it. It is a trisyllabic word.
prohibit
/prəˈhɪb.ɪt/ UK /proʊˈhɪb.ɪt/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, hib.
Syllable Structure
CCV/CVC/VC
Division By Sound
/prə.hɪb.ɪt/
Division By Letters
pro-hib-it
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Prohibit
S syllable, O onset, R rime, P peak, C coda, Ø no coda.
Parts Of Each Syllable
| Syllable | Onset | Peak | Coda | Pattern | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | pr | ə | – | CCV | open |
| 2 primary stress | h | ɪ | b | CVC | closed |
| 3 | – | ɪ | t | VC | closed |
Why Prohibit Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /h/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Syllable 2 is stressed and has the short vowel /ɪ/, so it keeps a coda /b/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in prohibit?
Prohibit has 3 syllables, pro-hib-it. In British English it is transcribed /prəˈhɪb.ɪt/.
Which syllable is stressed in prohibit?
The second syllable, hib, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of prohibit?
Prohibit has the structure CCV/CVC/VC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide prohibit into syllables?
By sound, prə.hɪb.ɪt. By letters, as a spelling guide, pro-hib-it.