How to Pronounce Chastises

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

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3

Syllables

9

Letters

CHAST-is-es

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💡 Tip for remembering “chastises”

"chastises" has 3 syllables: chast-is-es. It rhymes with comprises and criticizes, if that helps it stick.

What does chastises mean?

verb

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

Words that rhyme with chastises

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

comprisescriticizesepitomizesemphasizesenterprisesprizessurprisesrealizestheorizescharacterizesdespisessurmises

Related words

castigatechastizeobjurgatechastencorrectadmonisheschasteningchiding

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "chastises"?▾

"Chastises" has 3 syllables: chast · is · es.

What does "chastises" mean?▾

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

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