To pronounce "chasten", say CHAST-en — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈtʃeɪ.sən/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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/ˈtʃeɪ.sən/
IPA
"chasten" has 2 syllables: chast-en. It rhymes with caisson and mason, if that helps it stick.
Sounds exactly like: chasen, chaisson — easy to mix up when writing.
verb
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"Chasten" has 2 syllables: chast · en.
The IPA transcription of "chasten" is /ˈtʃeɪ.sən/.
Chasten: To punish (in order to bring about improvement in behavior, attitude, etc.); to restrain, moderate.
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