How to Pronounce Bastinado

To pronounce "bastinado", say BAST-in-ad-o — 4 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

9

Letters

BAST-in-ad-o

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💡 Tip for remembering “bastinado”

"bastinado" has 4 syllables: bast-in-ad-o.

What does bastinado mean?

noun

  1. A blow with a stick or cudgel.
  2. Beating the bare soles of the feet with a stick: a form of corporal punishment used primarily within prisons in various countries. The receiving person is required to be barefoot.

verb

  1. To punish a person by beating the bare soles of the feet, using a stick or truncheon.

Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "bastinado"?▾

"Bastinado" has 4 syllables: bast · in · ad · o.

What does "bastinado" mean?▾

Bastinado: A blow with a stick or cudgel.

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