How to Pronounce “castigate”
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- American (US)
- /ˈkæs.tɪ.ɡeɪt/
- British (UK)
- /ˈkæs.tɪ.ɡeɪt/
What “castigate” means
verb — To punish or reprimand someone severely.
Pronunciation Notes
The final e is silent. The transcription /ˈkæs.tɪ.ɡeɪt/ ends on a consonant sound, so the written e at the end of “castigate” is not pronounced.
Where the stress falls. “castigate” has 3 syllables, and the transcription /ˈkæs.tɪ.ɡeɪt/ puts the primary stress mark (ˈ) before the first one — so the first syllable is the longest and loudest. The others are said quickly and lightly.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does "castigate" mean?
castigate (verb): To punish or reprimand someone severely.
How do you pronounce "castigate" in American vs British English?
Both accents use the same sequence of phonemes for "castigate", /ˈkæs.tɪ.ɡeɪt/, so the difference you hear is in how the vowels are coloured rather than in which sounds are used. Play both on this page to compare.
What is the IPA transcription of "castigate"?
/ˈkæs.tɪ.ɡeɪt/ in American English, /ˈkæs.tɪ.ɡeɪt/ in British English.
Which syllable is stressed in "castigate"?
“castigate” has 3 syllables, and the transcription /ˈkæs.tɪ.ɡeɪt/ puts the primary stress mark (ˈ) before the first one — so the first syllable is the longest and loudest. The others are said quickly and lightly.
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