How to pronounce banishment
Say it like BAN-ish-munt. Banishment has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BAN).
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- BAN
- ish
- munt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Banishment 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.
- ishKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- muntKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of banishment
American and British speakers say banishment in essentially the same way: /ˈbænɪʃmənt/ in the US and /ˈbænɪʃmənt/ in the UK.
British respelling: BAN-ish-munt.
What does banishment mean?
- The act of banishing.“The judge pronounced banishment upon the war criminal.”
- The state of being banished, exile.“He has been in banishment from his home country for well over four years.”
Where does banishment come from?
From banish + -ment.
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Questions about saying banishment
How do you pronounce banishment?
Say BAN-ish-munt. The American pronunciation is /ˈbænɪʃmənt/. In British English it is /ˈbænɪʃmənt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in banishment?
Banishment has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BAN). Broken into parts: BAN · ish · munt.
Do Americans and Brits say banishment the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈbænɪʃmənt/ and the British form is /ˈbænɪʃmənt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.