How to Pronounce "punish"

word

/ˈpənɪʃ/

PUH-nish

/pˈʌnɪʃ/

PUH-nish

Definition

To make someone suffer a consequence because they did something wrong or broke a rule. It can also mean treating someone or something harshly in a way that feels like a penalty.

IPA Transcription

American English

/ˈpənɪʃ/

British English

/pˈʌnɪʃ/

Simplified Pronunciation

PUH-nish

Listen in Context

Teachers should not punish students for asking questions.

The law can punish people who steal.

He was punished for breaking the window.

Don’t punish yourself for one bad day—just start again tomorrow.