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
US
PUN-ish-ments
UK
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.