How to Pronounce Punishment

To pronounce "punishment", say PUN-ishm-ent — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈpʌnɪʃmənt/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

10

Letters

/ˈpʌnɪʃmənt/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “punishment”

"punishment" has 3 syllables: pun-ishm-ent. It rhymes with monishment, if that helps it stick.

What does punishment mean?

noun

  1. The act or process of punishing, imposing and/or applying a sanction.
  2. A penalty to punish wrongdoing, especially for crime.

Synonyms

beatingcastigationpunition

Antonyms

reward

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Words that rhyme with punishment

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monishment

Related words

penaltypenalizationpenalisationpunishabilitypunitivepenalpunishedpunish

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "punishment"?▾

"Punishment" has 3 syllables: pun · ishm · ent.

What is the IPA transcription of "punishment"?▾

The IPA transcription of "punishment" is /ˈpʌnɪʃmənt/.

What does "punishment" mean?▾

Punishment: The act or process of punishing, imposing and/or applying a sanction.

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