How Do You Spell CHAST?

Pronunciation: [t͡ʃˈast] (IPA)

The spelling of the word "Chast" can be confusing because of its silent "h". The IPA phonetic transcription for this word is /tʃæst/. This means that the "ch" sound is pronounced like a "tsh" sound, followed by the short "a" sound, and then the "st" sound. The silent "h" in "Chast" does not affect its pronunciation, but it is an important part of the word's spelling. It's important to pay attention to these small details in spelling to avoid confusion and miscommunication.

Common Misspellings for CHAST

• chasgt
• chasyt
• chas6t
• chast6
• chas5t
• chast5
• hcast
• cahst
• cchast
• chhast
• chastt
• khast
• Chcst
• Cha3t
• Chact
• Chasv
• c hast
• ch ast
• cha st
• chas t

Etymology of CHAST

The word "chast" can have different etymologies depending on its context.

1. In Middle English, "chast" is an adjective derived from the Old French word "chaste", meaning virtuous or pure. Its ultimate origin can be traced back to the Latin word "castus", which had similar meanings.

2. As a variant of the word "chest", "chast" is a noun used in some dialects, particularly in the North of England and Scotland. In this sense, it comes from the Old English word "cist" and the Old Norse word "kista", both meaning a box or a chest.

3. In a different context, "chast" is a verb form derived from the Middle English verb "chasten", which means to discipline or punish.