How to Pronounce "punishments"

word

ˈpənɪʃmənts

PUN-ish-ments

pˈʌnɪʃmənts

PUN-ish-ments

Definition

Actions or consequences given to someone because they have broken a rule or done something wrong. 'Punishments' is the plural form, meaning more than one penalty.

IPA Transcription

American English

ˈpənɪʃmənts

British English

pˈʌnɪʃmənts

Simplified Pronunciation

PUN-ish-ments

Listen in Context

The teacher gave punishments for breaking the rules.

There are different punishments for each crime.

My parents used strict punishments when I was a child.

Some people think severe punishments stop crime, but others disagree.