How to Pronounce "banished"

word

/ˈbænɪʃt/

BAN-isht

/bˈænɪʃt/

BAN-isht

Definition

Sent away from a place as punishment, often forever. Usually used when someone is forced to leave a country, community, or group.

American English

/ˈbænɪʃt/

British English

/bˈænɪʃt/

BAN-isht

He was banished from the village.

The king banished his enemies.

She was banished for breaking the rules.

After the scandal, he felt like he had been banished from his own family.