punishment
nounStress: first syllable
Syllables: pun-ish-ment (3)
English Definition
The infliction or imposition of a penalty as retribution for an offense.
Example Sentence
The criminal was given a severe punishment.
US IPA
/ˈpʌnɪʃmənt/
UK IPA
/ˈpʌnɪʃmənt/