How to Pronounce "punish for"
expression
ˈpənɪʃ/ /ˈfɔɹ/, /fɝ/, /fɹɝ
PUH-nish for, PUH-nish fur
pˈʌnɪʃ/ /fˈɔː
PUN-ish faw
Definition
To make someone suffer a consequence because of something wrong or bad they did.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈpənɪʃ/ /ˈfɔɹ/, /fɝ/, /fɹɝ
British English
pˈʌnɪʃ/ /fˈɔː
Simplified Pronunciation
US
PUH-nish for, PUH-nish fur
UK
PUN-ish faw
Listen in Context
Teachers should not punish for small mistakes.
Parents sometimes punish for bad behavior.
He was punished for cheating on the test.
Do you think it's fair to punish for being late every time?