How to pronounce chastise
Say it like CHAS-tyze. Chastise has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (CHAS).
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- CHAS
- tyze
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Chastise pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- CHASSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- tyzeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of chastise
- The stress moves: Americans stress syllable 1, while British speakers stress syllable 2.
British respelling: cha-STYZE.
What does chastise mean?
- To punish, especially by corporal punishment.
- To castigate; to scold or censure.
Where does chastise come from?
From Middle English chastisen, from Old French chastier, from Latin castīgō.
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Questions about saying chastise
How do you pronounce chastise?
Say CHAS-tyze. The American pronunciation is /ˈtʃæstaɪz/. In British English it is /tʃæˈstaɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in chastise?
Chastise has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (CHAS). Broken into parts: CHAS · tyze.
Is chastise pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The stress moves: Americans stress syllable 1, while British speakers stress syllable 2. The British form is /tʃæˈstaɪz/ (cha-STYZE).