How to pronounce masochism
Say it like MAS-uh-kih-zum. Masochism has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MAS).
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- MAS
- uh
- kih
- zum
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Masochism pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- MASSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- kihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- zumKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of masochism
American and British speakers say masochism in essentially the same way: /ˈmæsəkɪzəm/ in the US and /ˈmæsəkɪzəm/ in the UK.
British respelling: MAS-uh-kih-zum.
What does masochism mean?
- The (often sexual) enjoyment of receiving pain or humiliation.
Where does masochism come from?
From German Masochismus, coined alongside Sadismus in 1886 by Richard von Krafft-Ebing in his book Psychopathia Sexualis.
Questions about saying masochism
How do you pronounce masochism?
Say MAS-uh-kih-zum. The American pronunciation is /ˈmæsəkɪzəm/. In British English it is /ˈmæsəkɪzəm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in masochism?
Masochism has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MAS). Broken into parts: MAS · uh · kih · zum.
Do Americans and Brits say masochism the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈmæsəkɪzəm/ and the British form is /ˈmæsəkɪzəm/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.