How many syllables in punishment?
Syllables in punishment
3
pun·ish·ment
Punishment has three syllables. The stress falls on the first syllable.
How to say punishment
| Pronunciation | /ˈpʌnɪʃmənt/ 3 syllables, PUN-ish-ment · DUM-da-da |
|---|---|
| Stress | First syllable |
| Letters | 10 |
To count it yourself, say punishment slowly and listen for each vowel sound: pun, ish, ment. Each beat is one syllable.
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Questions
- How many syllables are in punishment?
- Punishment has three syllables.
- How do you divide punishment into syllables?
- Punishment divides as pun-ish-ment.
- Which syllable is stressed in punishment?
- The first syllable (PUN-ish-ment).