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punish
Phonetic Transcription:
ˈpʌnɪʃ
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Common mistakes of punish pronunciation
- Stress placement: Many learners mistakenly place stress on the second syllable, pronouncing it as "pu-NISH" instead of the correct "PUN-ish" (ˈpʌn.ɪʃ). Tip: Remember that the first syllable carries the primary stress.
- Vowel sound confusion: Some people pronounce "punish" with a long "u" sound, saying "pun-ISH" instead of using the short "u" sound as in "pun" (ˈpʌn.ɪʃ). Tip: Practice saying "pun" to ensure you use the correct vowel sound.
- Final "sh" sound: Learners often mispronounce the ending by saying "punish" with a hard "s" sound, sounding like "punis." The correct pronunciation has a soft "sh" (ˈpʌn.ɪʃ). Tip: Focus on the "sh" sound, similar to "shoe."
- Syllable division: Some may incorrectly divide the syllables as "pu-nish," making it sound unnatural. The correct division is "PUN-ish" (ˈpʌn.ɪʃ). Tip: Keep the syllables together by emphasizing the first syllable.
- Overemphasis on "i": A common mistake is overemphasizing the "i" in "punish," leading to "pun-ISH" with a stressed "i." The correct pronunciation is "PUN-ish" (ˈpʌn.ɪʃ). Tip: Keep the "i" short and light to maintain the natural flow.