How to pronounce chasten
Say it like CHAY-sun. Chasten has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (CHAY).
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- CHAY
- sun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Chasten pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- CHAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- sunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of chasten
American and British speakers say chasten in essentially the same way: /ˈtʃeɪsən/ in the US and /ˈtʃeɪsən/ in the UK.
British respelling: CHAY-sun.
What does chasten mean?
- To make chaste.
- To render humble or restrained.
Where does chasten come from?
From Middle English chastien, from Old French chastier (“punish”), from Latin castīgō.
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Words that rhyme with chasten
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Questions about saying chasten
How do you pronounce chasten?
Say CHAY-sun. The American pronunciation is /ˈtʃeɪsən/. In British English it is /ˈtʃeɪsən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in chasten?
Chasten has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (CHAY). Broken into parts: CHAY · sun.
Do Americans and Brits say chasten the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈtʃeɪsən/ and the British form is /ˈtʃeɪsən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.