How to Pronounce Castigate

To pronounce "castigate", say CAST-ig-at-e — 4 syllables, IPA /ˈkæs.tə.ɡeɪt/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

Letters

/ˈkæs.tə.ɡeɪt/

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💡 Tip for remembering “castigate”

"castigate" has 4 syllables: cast-ig-at-e. It rhymes with elucidate and articulate, if that helps it stick.

What does castigate mean?

verb

To punish or reprimand someone severely.
To execrate or condemn something in a harsh manner, especially by public criticism.

Synonyms

condemn lambaste chastise punish rebuke reprimand correct revise

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Words that rhyme with castigate

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

elucidate articulate desolate facilitate profligate explicate deliberate delineate ruminate innate cultivate state

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "castigate"?▾

"Castigate" has 4 syllables: cast · ig · at · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "castigate"?▾

The IPA transcription of "castigate" is /ˈkæs.tə.ɡeɪt/.

What does "castigate" mean?▾

Castigate: To punish or reprimand someone severely.

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