Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

castigation

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: 1.43 in modern English

Syllables: cas-ti-ga-tion
IPA

14

Scrabble Score

11

Letters

4

Syllables

8

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

Corrective punishment; chastisement; reproof

Archaic; Countable; Uncountable

noun

Severe criticism.

Countable; Uncountable

noun

Emendation; correction.

Countable; Obsolete; Uncountable

Example Sentences

"He was seasoned wood, and took the world pretty wisely; not reckless of castigation, as some boys become, nor oversensitive as to dehonour, as his friend and comrade beside him was."

Usage

Inflected Forms

castigations (plural)

Synonyms

chastisement punition castigation chastening correction gruel punishment censure vituperation admonishment blame brickbatting

Rhymes With

information education situation population station association administration operation organization head station nation location

Questions

What does castigation mean?: Corrective punishment; chastisement; reproof

How to pronounce castigation

Open the pronunciation page — Open the Speakur entry for “castigation”.
Read the phonetic spelling — Read the IPA spelling () so you know which sounds to aim for.
Play the audio — Click Play to hear reference audio for “castigation”.
Repeat and practice — Say “castigation” aloud, matching stress and vowels until it feels natural.