How to pronounce punishments
Say it like PUHN-ish-munts. Punishments has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PUHN).
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- PUHN
- ish
- munts
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Punishments 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.
- ishKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- muntsKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of punishments
American and British speakers say punishments in essentially the same way: /ˈpʌnɪʃmənts/ in the US and /ˈpʌnɪʃmənts/ in the UK.
British respelling: PUHN-ish-munts.
What does punishments mean?
- plural of punishment How to pronounce punishment
Questions about saying punishments
How do you pronounce punishments?
Say PUHN-ish-munts. The American pronunciation is /ˈpʌnɪʃmənts/. In British English it is /ˈpʌnɪʃmənts/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in punishments?
Punishments has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PUHN). Broken into parts: PUHN · ish · munts.
Do Americans and Brits say punishments the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈpʌnɪʃmənts/ and the British form is /ˈpʌnɪʃmənts/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.