How to Pronounce Castigated

To pronounce "castigated", say CAST-ig-at-ed — 4 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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4

Syllables

10

Letters

CAST-ig-at-ed

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💡 Tip for remembering “castigated”

"castigated" has 4 syllables: cast-ig-at-ed. It rhymes with elated and exasperated, if that helps it stick.

What does castigated mean?

verb

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

Synonyms

condemnlambastechastisepunishrebukereprimandcorrectrevise

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Words that rhyme with castigated

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

elatedexasperatedagitatedinfatuatedaggravatedinundatedirritatedsophisticatedantiquatedreiteratedincapacitatedcaptivated

Related words

punishedsentencedchastisedchidedadmonishedreprimandedreproachedscolded

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "castigated"?▾

"Castigated" has 4 syllables: cast · ig · at · ed.

What does "castigated" mean?▾

Castigated: To punish or reprimand someone severely.

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