How to pronounce sadomasochism
Say it like say-doh-MAS-uh-kih-zum. Sadomasochism has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (MAS).
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US American/seɪdoʊˈmæsəkɪzəm/say-doh-MAS-uh-kih-zum
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- say
- doh
- MAS
- uh
- kih
- zum
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sadomasochism pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- sayKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- dohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- 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.
What does sadomasochism mean?
noun
- The practices of sadism and masochism collectively, usually in reference to consensual practices within the BDSM community.
- Sadism and masochism: the (often sexual) enjoyment by one person of both inflicting and receiving pain.
Where does sadomasochism come from?
From sado- + masochism.
Questions about saying sadomasochism
How do you pronounce sadomasochism?
Say say-doh-MAS-uh-kih-zum. The American pronunciation is /seɪdoʊˈmæsəkɪzəm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sadomasochism?
Sadomasochism has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (MAS). Broken into parts: say · doh · MAS · uh · kih · zum.