How to Pronounce Castration

To pronounce "castration", say CASTR-at-ion — 3 syllables, IPA /kæˈstɹeɪʃən/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

10

Letters

/kæˈstɹeɪʃən/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “castration”

"castration" has 3 syllables: castr-at-ion. It rhymes with trepidation and indignation, if that helps it stick.

What does castration mean?

noun

  1. The act of removing the testicles.
  2. Any act that removes power from a person (particularly a man) or entity.

Words that rhyme with castration

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

trepidationindignationexhilarationvenerationelationcondemnationgratificationinclinationaspirationdesolationaffirmationrumination

Related words

emasculationorchidectomyprepuberalgeldingdesexingsterilizationorchiectomyneutering

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "castration"?▾

"Castration" has 3 syllables: castr · at · ion.

What is the IPA transcription of "castration"?▾

The IPA transcription of "castration" is /kæˈstɹeɪʃən/.

What does "castration" mean?▾

Castration: The act of removing the testicles.

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