How to pronounce sodomy
Say it like SOD-uh-mee. Sodomy has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SOD).
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- SOD
- uh
- mee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sodomy 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.
- meeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of sodomy
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: SOD-uh-mee.
What does sodomy mean?
- Anal sex.
Where does sodomy come from?
From Sodom, where the Bible, in Genesis chapters 18 and 19 and elsewhere, suggests sexual depravity.
Questions about saying sodomy
How do you pronounce sodomy?
Say SOD-uh-mee. The American pronunciation is /ˈsɑdəmi/. In British English it is /ˈsɒdəmi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sodomy?
Sodomy has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SOD). Broken into parts: SOD · uh · mee.
Is sodomy 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 /ˈsɒdəmi/ (SOD-uh-mee).