How to pronounce sodomise
Say it like SOD-uh-myze. Sodomise has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SOD).
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- SOD
- uh
- myze
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sodomise pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SODSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- myzeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of sodomise
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: SOD-uh-myze.
What does sodomise mean?
- To engage in sodomy with (someone); to engage in anal (or, rarely, oral) sex as the penetrator (especially without consent).
- To commit sodomy; to engage in anal sex.
- To cause great humiliation or harm to (someone or something); to cause great damage to (something, especially from behind).
Where does sodomise come from?
From sodomy + -ise.
Questions about saying sodomise
How do you pronounce sodomise?
Say SOD-uh-myze. The American pronunciation is /ˈsɑdəmaɪz/. In British English it is /ˈsɒdəmaɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sodomise?
Sodomise has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SOD). Broken into parts: SOD · uh · myze.
Is sodomise pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˈsɒdəmaɪz/ (SOD-uh-myze).