How to Pronounce Banishing

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

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3

Syllables

9

Letters

/ˈbænɪʃɪŋ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “banishing”

"banishing" has 3 syllables: ban-ish-ing. It rhymes with vanishing, if that helps it stick.

What does banishing mean?

verb

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

    “banish fear, qualm.”

noun

  1. A magical ritual intended to remove negative spiritual influences.

Words that rhyme with banishing

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

vanishing

Related words

relegateshunblackballostracizebanbaralienatingbanning

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "banishing"?▾

"Banishing" has 3 syllables: ban · ish · ing.

What is the IPA transcription of "banishing"?▾

The IPA transcription of "banishing" is /ˈbænɪʃɪŋ/.

What does "banishing" mean?▾

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

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