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castigate

Learn how to correctly hyphenate "castigate" with detailed syllable breakdown and pronunciation guide.

3 syllables
9 characters
English (US)
3syllables

castigate

Hyphenation via the Knuth-Liang algorithm — result not verified against authoritative sources.

castigate is a polysyllabic word with 3 syllables. Using the Knuth-Liang algorithm, we calculated the hyphenation for the word you’ve entered. However, this hyphenation has not been verified against authoritative sources and may be approximate. This is because the algorithm relies on pre-defined patterns that may not cover all exceptions, contextual variations, or irregular spellings. We are working to verify hyphenations against trusted sources to ensure greater accuracy. For now, castigate is hyphenated as:

Definitions ofcastigate

1verb
  • To punish or reprimand someone severely.
  • To execrate or condemn something in a harsh manner, especially by public criticism.
  • To revise or make corrections to a publication.
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