Tikibu: pronunciation dictionary with use examples

Word: punishment
IPA transcription: [p'ʌnɪʃmənt]
Pronunciations of punishment
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noun meaning of the word
  • Synonyms: punishment, penalty, penalization, penalisation
    Meaning: the act of punishing
Usage examples
  • "Then take your punishment!"
  • Have I not had enough of punishment and shame?"
  • The punishment would be no more than she deserved.
  • Now it is time to fulfill my promise of punishment.
  • If so, Kate also should be included in the punishment.
  • "It doesn't seem like much of a punishment," said Trot.
  • The crime had its source in her; be hers the punishment!
  • "The punishment of self-denial we all have to bear, Caroline.
  • I wouldn't mind my own punishment, but it drove my Lucy mad."
  • I've a good mind to chop off your great head as a punishment.'
0. Word pronunciation is derived from article recording Prince William, Duke of Gloucester, License CC BY-SA 4.0
1. Word pronunciation is derived from article recording George H. W. Bush, License CC BY-SA 4.0
2. Word pronunciation is derived from article recording Hell Is Other Robots, License CC BY-SA 4.0
3. Word pronunciation is derived from article recording Greek mythology, License CC BY-SA 4.0
4. Word pronunciation is derived from article recording Privy Council of the United Kingdom, License CC BY-SA 4.0
5. Word pronunciation is derived from article recording Martin Luther, License CC BY-SA 4.0
6. Word pronunciation is derived from article recording Kindred (novel), License CC BY-SA 4.0
7. Word pronunciation is derived from article recording Elizabeth Needham, License CC BY-SA 4.0
8. Word pronunciation is derived from article recording Mumia Abu-Jamal, License CC BY-SA 4.0
9. Word pronunciation is derived from article recording Rosary, License CC BY-SA 4.0