How to Pronounce "punishing"

word

/ˈpənɪʃɪŋ/

PUH-ni-shing

/pˈʌnɪʃɪŋ/

PUH-ni-shing

Definition

Describing something very difficult, harsh, or causing great suffering, like a tough task, experience, or treatment. It can also mean something related to giving punishment.

IPA Transcription

American English

/ˈpənɪʃɪŋ/

British English

/pˈʌnɪʃɪŋ/

Simplified Pronunciation

PUH-ni-shing

Listen in Context

The team faced a punishing schedule during the tournament.

She completed a punishing workout at the gym.

A punishing winter made life difficult for the villagers.

After that punishing hike, my legs were shaking.