How to Pronounce Banishes

To pronounce "banishes", say BAN-ish-es — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈbænɪʃɪz/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

8

Letters

/ˈbænɪʃɪz/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “banishes”

"banishes" has 3 syllables: ban-ish-es. It rhymes with vanishes, if that helps it stick.

What does banishes mean?

verb

  1. (heading) To send someone away and forbid that person from returning.
  2. To expel, especially from the mind.

    “banish fear, qualm.”

Words that rhyme with banishes

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

vanishes

Related words

relegateshunblackballostracizebanbarexilesexpels

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "banishes"?▾

"Banishes" has 3 syllables: ban · ish · es.

What is the IPA transcription of "banishes"?▾

The IPA transcription of "banishes" is /ˈbænɪʃɪz/.

What does "banishes" mean?▾

Banishes: (heading) To send someone away and forbid that person from returning.

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