How to pronounce punishes
Say it like PUHN-ih-shuz. Punishes has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PUHN).
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- PUHN
- ih
- shuz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Punishes 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.
- shuzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of punishes
American and British speakers say punishes in essentially the same way: /ˈpʌnɪʃəz/ in the US and /ˈpʌnɪʃəz/ in the UK.
British respelling: PUHN-ih-shuz.
What does punishes mean?
- third-person singular simple present indicative of punish How to pronounce punish
Questions about saying punishes
How do you pronounce punishes?
Say PUHN-ih-shuz. The American pronunciation is /ˈpʌnɪʃəz/. In British English it is /ˈpʌnɪʃəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in punishes?
Punishes has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PUHN). Broken into parts: PUHN · ih · shuz.
Do Americans and Brits say punishes the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈpʌnɪʃəz/ and the British form is /ˈpʌnɪʃəz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.