How to Pronounce "chastity"
word
/ˈtʃæstəti/
CHAS-ti-tee
/tʃˈɑːstɪti/
CHAH-sti-tee
Definition
Chastity means not having sex before marriage, or choosing sexual purity according to religious or moral beliefs. It can also mean personal purity or self-control in sexual matters.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈtʃæstəti/
British English
/tʃˈɑːstɪti/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
CHAS-ti-tee
UK
CHAH-sti-tee
Listen in Context
She took a vow of chastity when she became a nun.
Many cultures encourage chastity before marriage.
He admired her for her chastity and honesty.
Some people choose chastity for personal or religious reasons.