How to pronounce masochistic
Say it like MAS-uh-kih-stik. Masochistic has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MAS).
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US American/ˈmæsəkɪstɪk/MAS-uh-kih-stik
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- MAS
- uh
- kih
- stik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Masochistic 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.
- stikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
What does masochistic mean?
adjective
- Deriving (especially sexual) pleasure from abuse, being punished, or dominated.
- Behavior of someone who puts up with teasing.
Where does masochistic come from?
Leopold von Sacher-Masoch + -istic.
Similar and opposite words
Opposite meaning
Questions about saying masochistic
How do you pronounce masochistic?
Say MAS-uh-kih-stik. The American pronunciation is /ˈmæsəkɪstɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in masochistic?
Masochistic has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MAS). Broken into parts: MAS · uh · kih · stik.