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How to pronounce “punish”

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Pronunciation guide for punish

Learning goal: Practice the English pronunciation of punish with real speech in context.
Available examples: 8 YouTube examples
Real speech example: The Tools: Transform Your Problems into Courageto get down on her and to punish her or impose consequences
Definition summary: (transitive) To cause (a child, student, or someone else being looked after, or a suspect or criminal) to suffer for crime or misconduct, to administer disciplinary action, typically by an authority or a person in authority (for example: a parent, teacher, or police officer).

Example 1 of 8

The Tools: Transform Your Problems into Courage

to get down on her and to punish her or impose consequences

[Verb]
(transitive) To cause (a child, student, or someone else being looked after, or a suspect or criminal) to suffer for crime or misconduct, to administer disciplinary action, typically by an authority or a person in authority (for example: a parent, teacher, or police officer).
(transitive, figuratively) To treat harshly and unfairly.
(transitive, colloquial) To handle or beat severely; to maul.
(transitive, colloquial) To consume a large quantity of.

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