forbid

How to Split "forbid" into Syllables

The word forbid is divided into 2 syllables: for·bid. Understanding this syllable division is essential for correct pronunciation and spelling.

📝 Syllable Breakdown

• for — 1st syllable
• bid — 2nd syllable

🔊 Pronunciation Guide

The phonetic transcription of forbid:

• IPA: /fɚˈbɪd/

📖 Definitions

1. forbid (third-person singular simple present forbids, present participle forbidding, simple past forbade or forbad or (nonstandard) forbidded or forbid, past participle forbidden)
2. Especially when talking about a person, the expression is not allowed to is much more common than the very formal is forbidden to/is forbidden from.

📚 Word Origin & History

From Middle English forbeden, from Old English forbēodan (“to forbid, prohibit, restrain, refuse, repeal, annul”), from Proto-Germanic *furibeudaną, from *furi + *beudaną. Equivalent to for- (“from, away”) +‎ bid (“to offer, proclaim”). Cognate with Dutch verbieden (“to forbid”), German verbieten (“to forbid”), Danish forbyde (“to forbid”), Norwegian Bokmål forby (“to forbid”), Swedish förbjuda (“to forbid”), Gothic 𐍆𐌰𐌿𐍂𐌱𐌹𐌿𐌳𐌰𐌽 ...

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Understanding how to break down forbid into syllables helps with:

• Correct pronunciation — Knowing syllable structure ensures accurate speech
• Improved spelling — Breaking words into chunks makes them easier to remember and write
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📊 Similar Words Comparison

Compare forbid with related words to understand syllable patterns:

Word	Syllables	Division
forbid	2	for·bid
ferryboat	3	fer-ry-boat
forebode	4	fo-re-bo-de
forefeet	3	fo-re-feet
forefoot	3	fo-re-foot

🔗 Related Words

Explore syllable divisions of words related to forbid:

for, fora, ford, fore, fork, form, fort, foray.