How to Pronounce Chastening

To pronounce "chastening", say CHAST-en-ing — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Letters

CHAST-en-ing

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💡 Tip for remembering “chastening”

"chastening" has 3 syllables: chast-en-ing.

What does chastening mean?

verb

  1. To punish (in order to bring about improvement in behavior, attitude, etc.); to restrain, moderate.
  2. To make chaste; to purify.

noun

  1. The act by which somebody is chastened.

Related words

chastisementcorrectionchastenmentchastizementself-chastisementadmonishmentrebukingcensuring

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How many syllables are in "chastening"?▾

"Chastening" has 3 syllables: chast · en · ing.

What does "chastening" mean?▾

Chastening: To punish (in order to bring about improvement in behavior, attitude, etc.); to restrain, moderate.

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