How to Pronounce "punishment"
word
/ˈpənɪʃmənt/
PUH-nish-muhnt
/pˈʌnɪʃmənt/
PUH-nish-muhnt
Definition
A punishment is something unpleasant that happens to someone because they did something wrong or broke a rule. It can happen at home, at school, in sports, or in legal situations.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈpənɪʃmənt/
British English
/pˈʌnɪʃmənt/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
PUH-nish-muhnt
UK
PUH-nish-muhnt
Listen in Context
The teacher gave him punishment for breaking the classroom rules.
Losing his phone felt like a punishment.
The law says the crime needs a fair punishment.
Missing the concert was bad enough, but paying for the tickets too felt like extra punishment.