How many syllables in forbid?

Syllables in forbid

2

for·bid

Forbid has two syllables. The stress falls on the second syllable.

How to say forbid

Said as /fɚˈbɪd/2 syllables, for-BID · da-DUM
Said as /fɔˈbɪd/2 syllables, for-BID · da-DUM
StressSecond syllable
Letters6

To count it yourself, say forbid slowly and listen for each vowel sound: for, bid. Each beat is one syllable.

Words that rhyme with forbid

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Questions

How many syllables are in forbid?
Forbid has two syllables.
How do you divide forbid into syllables?
Forbid divides as for-bid.
Which syllable is stressed in forbid?
The second syllable (for-BID).

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