How to pronounce banished
Say it like BAN-isht. Banished has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BAN).
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- BAN
- isht
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Banished pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BANSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- ishtKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of banished
American and British speakers say banished in essentially the same way: /ˈbænɪʃt/ in the US and /ˈbænɪʃt/ in the UK.
British respelling: BAN-isht.
What does banished mean?
- simple past and past participle of banish How to pronounce banish
- Having been subject to banishment; kicked out and forbidden from returning; forbidden and prohibited.
Words that rhyme with banished
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of banished.
Questions about saying banished
How do you pronounce banished?
Say BAN-isht. The American pronunciation is /ˈbænɪʃt/. In British English it is /ˈbænɪʃt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in banished?
Banished has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BAN). Broken into parts: BAN · isht.
Do Americans and Brits say banished the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈbænɪʃt/ and the British form is /ˈbænɪʃt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.