How to Pronounce "castrating"
word
ˈkæsˌtɹeɪtɪŋ
KAS-tray-ting
kˈɑːstɹeɪtɪŋ
KAH-stray-ting
Definition
Removing the testicles of a male animal (or sometimes a person), usually to prevent breeding or change behavior. 'Castrating' can also describe a person or action that takes away someone’s power or strength.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈkæsˌtɹeɪtɪŋ
British English
kˈɑːstɹeɪtɪŋ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
KAS-tray-ting
UK
KAH-stray-ting
Listen in Context
The vet is castrating the male cat to stop him from making kittens.
Farmers often use castrating to control animal breeding.
The process of castrating bulls makes them easier to handle.
She has a castrating way of criticizing people that makes them feel powerless.