How to Pronounce Chastise

To pronounce "chastise", say CHAST-is-e — 3 syllables, IPA /tʃæˈstaɪz/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

8

Letters

/tʃæˈstaɪz/

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💡 Tip for remembering “chastise”

"chastise" has 3 syllables: chast-is-e. It rhymes with scrutinize and surmise, if that helps it stick.

What does chastise mean?

verb

  1. To punish (someone), especially by corporal punishment.
  2. To castigate; to severely scold or censure (someone).

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Words that rhyme with chastise

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scrutinizesurmiseaggrandizeemphasizerecognizeactualizeanalyzereprisecompriselikewisedemiserise

Related words

castigatechastizeobjurgatechastencorrectpunishpenalizesanction

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "chastise"?▾

"Chastise" has 3 syllables: chast · is · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "chastise"?▾

The IPA transcription of "chastise" is /tʃæˈstaɪz/.

What does "chastise" mean?▾

Chastise: To punish (someone), especially by corporal punishment.

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