How to Pronounce "castrate"
word
ˈkæsˌtɹeɪt
KASS-trayt
kˈɑːstɹeɪt
KAHSS-trayt
Definition
To remove the testicles of a male animal or person, usually to make them unable to reproduce. The term can also be used figuratively to mean making something less effective or powerful.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈkæsˌtɹeɪt
British English
kˈɑːstɹeɪt
Simplified Pronunciation
US
KASS-trayt
UK
KAHSS-trayt
Listen in Context
The veterinarian will castrate the male cat to prevent more kittens.
Farmers often castrate young bulls for safety reasons.
It is illegal to castrate someone without their consent.
The law was so strict, it was basically designed to castrate any form of protest.