How to Pronounce "chastise"
word
tʃæˈstaɪz
cha-STYZ
tʃˈɑːstaɪz
chah-STYZ
Definition
To criticize or punish someone strongly, especially for doing something wrong.
IPA Transcription
American English
tʃæˈstaɪz
British English
tʃˈɑːstaɪz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
cha-STYZ
UK
chah-STYZ
Listen in Context
The teacher chastised the student for talking in class.
Parents sometimes chastise their children for being rude.
He was chastised for arriving late to work again.
The manager publicly chastised the team after the project failed.