How to pronounce sadistic
Say it like suh-DIS-tik. Sadistic has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DIS).
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- suh
- DIS
- tik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sadistic pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- suhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- DISSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- tikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of sadistic
American and British speakers say sadistic in essentially the same way: /səˈdɪstɪk/ in the US and /səˈdɪstɪk/ in the UK.
British respelling: suh-DIS-tik.
What does sadistic mean?
- Delighting in or feeling pleasure from the pain or humiliation of others.
- Of behavior which takes pleasure in the pain or humiliation of others.
- Causing a high degree of pain or humiliation.
Where does sadistic come from?
From sadist + -ic.
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Questions about saying sadistic
How do you pronounce sadistic?
Say suh-DIS-tik. The American pronunciation is /səˈdɪstɪk/. In British English it is /səˈdɪstɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sadistic?
Sadistic has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DIS). Broken into parts: suh · DIS · tik.
Do Americans and Brits say sadistic the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /səˈdɪstɪk/ and the British form is /səˈdɪstɪk/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.