How to pronounce "punishments"

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Phonetic Breakdown of "punishments"

Learn how to break down "punishments" into its phonetic components. Understanding syllables and phonetics helps with pronunciation, spelling, and language learning.

pun-ish-ments
3 syllables

IPA Phonetic Pronunciation:

P AH1 N IH0 SH M AH0 N T S
Standard phonetic transcription to help with precise pronunciation

Pronunciation Tips:

  • Stress the first syllable
  • Pay attention to vowel sounds
  • Practice each syllable separately

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Definition of "punishments"

Noun

  • The act or process of punishing, imposing and/or applying a sanction.
  • A penalty to punish wrongdoing, especially for crime.
  • A suffering by pain or loss imposed as retribution
  • Any treatment or experience so harsh it feels like being punished; rough handling
    Example: "a vehicle that can take a lot of punishment"