How to pronounce sodomize
Say it like SAW-duh-myze. Sodomize has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SAW).
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- SAW
- duh
- myze
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sodomize pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SAWSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- duhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- myzeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of sodomize
American and British speakers say sodomize in essentially the same way: /ˈsɔdəˌmaɪz/ in the US and /ˈsɔːdəˌmaɪz/ in the UK.
British respelling: SAW-duh-myze.
What does sodomize mean?
- American and Oxford British English standard spelling of sodomise.
Where does sodomize come from?
From Sodom + -ize.
Questions about saying sodomize
How do you pronounce sodomize?
Say SAW-duh-myze. The American pronunciation is /ˈsɔdəˌmaɪz/. In British English it is /ˈsɔːdəˌmaɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sodomize?
Sodomize has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SAW). Broken into parts: SAW · duh · myze.
Do Americans and Brits say sodomize the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈsɔdəˌmaɪz/ and the British form is /ˈsɔːdəˌmaɪz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.