How to Pronounce "chastisement"
word
tʃæˈstaɪzmənt
cha-STYZ-ment
tʃˈɑːstaɪzmənt
CHA-styz-ment
Definition
Chastisement is the act of punishing or criticizing someone severely, often to correct their behavior.
IPA Transcription
American English
tʃæˈstaɪzmənt
British English
tʃˈɑːstaɪzmənt
Simplified Pronunciation
US
cha-STYZ-ment
UK
CHA-styz-ment
Listen in Context
The teacher gave the boy a chastisement for talking in class.
His parents believed in strict chastisement when he broke the rules.
She feared her mistake would bring chastisement from her boss.
After the incident, his father’s chastisement was more verbal than physical.