How do you pronounce "banished"?

In American English: /ˈbænɪʃt/ (BAN-isht). In British English: /bˈanɪʃt/ (B). In Canadian English: /ˈbænɪʃt/ (BAN-isht). In Australian English: /bˈanɪʃt/ (B).

Is "banished" pronounced differently in American and British English?

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈbænɪʃt/ (BAN-isht), while in British English it's /bˈanɪʃt/ (B).

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banished

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/ˈbænɪʃt/

BAN-isht

Syllable Breakdown

bænban·ɪʃtished

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