To pronounce "punishingly", say PUN-ish-ingly — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
punishingly
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PUN-ish-ingly
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"punishingly" has 3 syllables: pun-ish-ingly.
"Punishingly" has 3 syllables: pun · ish · ingly.
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