How to pronounce masochist
Say it like MAS-uh-kist. Masochist has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MAS).
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- MAS
- uh
- kist
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Masochist 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.
- kistKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of masochist
American and British speakers say masochist in essentially the same way: /ˈmæsəkɪst/ in the US and /ˈmæsəkɪst/ in the UK.
British respelling: MAS-uh-kist.
What does masochist mean?
- Someone who enjoys pain or humiliation, or who derives pleasure from harming oneself or being harmed by others.
- Someone who puts up with teasing.
Where does masochist come from?
Leopold von Sacher-Masoch + -ist.
Similar and opposite words
Opposite meaning
Questions about saying masochist
How do you pronounce masochist?
Say MAS-uh-kist. The American pronunciation is /ˈmæsəkɪst/. In British English it is /ˈmæsəkɪst/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in masochist?
Masochist has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MAS). Broken into parts: MAS · uh · kist.
Do Americans and Brits say masochist the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈmæsəkɪst/ and the British form is /ˈmæsəkɪst/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.