How many syllables in "punishment"?

"punishment" has 3 silben (pun - ish - ment).

How to divide "punishment"?

"punishment" divides into 3 parts: pun · ish · ment.

In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.

Say each syllable slowly (pun... ish... ment) and listen on SayItVid.

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3 Silben

"punishment": 3 silben.

Silben:pun·ish·ment

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PUN-ish-ment(pun · ish · ment)● ○ ○

Stress in "punishment" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈpʌn.ɪʃ.mənt⁄

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How many syllables in "punishment"?: "punishment" has 3 silben (pun - ish - ment).
How to divide "punishment"?: "punishment" divides into 3 parts: pun · ish · ment.
Where is the stress in "punishment"?: In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.
How to practice saying "punishment"?: Say each syllable slowly (pun... ish... ment) and listen on SayItVid.