How to Pronounce Chastised

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

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Letters

CHAST-is-ed

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💡 Tip for remembering “chastised”

"chastised" has 3 syllables: chast-is-ed. It rhymes with surmised and utilized, if that helps it stick.

What does chastised 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 chastised

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

surmisedutilizeddevisedrecognizedostracizedsurprisedscrutinizedmesmerizeddisguiseddisenfranchisedrealizeddespised

Related words

correcteddisciplinedpunishedchidedchastizeadmonishedscoldedreprimanded

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "chastised"?▾

"Chastised" has 3 syllables: chast · is · ed.

What does "chastised" mean?▾

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

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