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How to pronounce 'punishment' in American English

Learn the American English pronunciation of "punishment" with simple phonetic spelling, IPA transcription, meaning, example sentences, and AI-powered pronunciation practice.

Pronunciation of "punishment"

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Simple pronunciation
puh-nihsh-mnt
IPA transcription
/ˈpʰə.nɪʃ.mn̩t̚/
Word frequency
3,280th

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What does "punishment" mean?

  1. When someone does something wrong and receives a penalty or pain for it.

Examples of "punishment" in a sentence

  • Breaking the rules leads to punishment.
  • The punishment for the crime was severe.
  • Why do we need punishment for wrongdoing?

How common is "punishment"?

Punishment is the 3,280th most common word in English.

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