How to pronounce punishingly
Say it like PUHN-ih-shing-lee. Punishingly has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PUHN).
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- PUHN
- ih
- shing
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Punishingly 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.
- shingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- leeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of punishingly
American and British speakers say punishingly in essentially the same way: /ˈpʌnɪʃɪŋli/ in the US and /ˈpʌnɪʃɪŋli/ in the UK.
British respelling: PUHN-ih-shing-lee.
What does punishingly mean?
- So as to punish.
- In a way that is tiring or exhausting.“punishingly hot weather”
Where does punishingly come from?
From punishing + -ly.
Questions about saying punishingly
How do you pronounce punishingly?
Say PUHN-ih-shing-lee. The American pronunciation is /ˈpʌnɪʃɪŋli/. In British English it is /ˈpʌnɪʃɪŋli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in punishingly?
Punishingly has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PUHN). Broken into parts: PUHN · ih · shing · lee.
Do Americans and Brits say punishingly the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈpʌnɪʃɪŋli/ and the British form is /ˈpʌnɪʃɪŋli/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.