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
US
PUH-ni-shing
UK
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.