adjectiveformalless common
Able to be punished, especially under the law.
The offense is punishable by up to five years in prison.
Common phrases & grammar
punishable by law · punishable by imprisonment
American English
How to pronounce punishable
adjectiveB2
PʰUHnihshuhbl
/ˈpʰə.nɪ.ʃə.bl̩/
4 syllables · Stress the first syllable.
Able to be punished, especially under the law.
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