How to pronounce punishable
Say it like PUHN-ih-shuh-bul. Punishable has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PUHN).
- PUHN
- ih
- shuh
- bul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Punishable pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PUHNSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- shuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- bulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of punishable
American and British speakers say punishable in essentially the same way: /ˈpʌnɪʃəbəl/ in the US and /ˈpʌnɪʃəbəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: PUHN-ih-shuh-bul.
What does punishable mean?
- Subject to punishment; appropriate for punishment.“Littering in this area is punishable by a fine of up to $100.”
Where does punishable come from?
From punish + -able.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
- castigable
- disciplinable
- chastisable
- penal
Questions about saying punishable
How do you pronounce punishable?
Say PUHN-ih-shuh-bul. The American pronunciation is /ˈpʌnɪʃəbəl/. In British English it is /ˈpʌnɪʃəbəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in punishable?
Punishable has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PUHN). Broken into parts: PUHN · ih · shuh · bul.
Do Americans and Brits say punishable the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈpʌnɪʃəbəl/ and the British form is /ˈpʌnɪʃəbəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.