How to pronounce chastisement
Say it like CHAS-tuz-munt. Chastisement has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (CHAS).
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US American/ˈtʃæstəzmənt/CHAS-tuz-munt
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- CHAS
- tuz
- munt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Chastisement 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.
- tuzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- muntKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
What does chastisement mean?
noun
- The act of chastising; rebuke; punishment.
Where does chastisement come from?
Old French chastiement, from the verb chastier, from Latin castīgō
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Questions about saying chastisement
How do you pronounce chastisement?
Say CHAS-tuz-munt. The American pronunciation is /ˈtʃæstəzmənt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in chastisement?
Chastisement has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (CHAS). Broken into parts: CHAS · tuz · munt.