How many syllables in chastisement?

There are 3 syllables in the word chastisement.

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Divide chastisement into syllables:

chas · tise · ment

How to pronounce chastisement:

Definition of chastisement:

chastisement (verb):: to censure severely castigate

Synonyms for chastisement:

admonition discipline correction rebuke reprimand punishment sentence censure row castigation

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Antonyms for chastisement:

pardon reward sympathy forgiveness praise award compliment penalty

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