How to pronounce banishing
Say it like BAN-ih-shing. Banishing has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BAN).
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- BAN
- ih
- shing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Banishing 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.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- shingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of banishing
American and British speakers say banishing in essentially the same way: /ˈbænɪʃɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈbænɪʃɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: BAN-ih-shing.
What does banishing mean?
- present participle and gerund of banish How to pronounce banish
- A magical ritual intended to remove negative spiritual influences.
Words that rhyme with banishing
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of banishing.
Questions about saying banishing
How do you pronounce banishing?
Say BAN-ih-shing. The American pronunciation is /ˈbænɪʃɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈbænɪʃɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in banishing?
Banishing has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BAN). Broken into parts: BAN · ih · shing.
Do Americans and Brits say banishing the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈbænɪʃɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈbænɪʃɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.