Speakur

Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

sadomasochism

/seɪdəʊˈmæsəkɪzəm/

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 2.02 in modern English

Syllables
sado-masochism
IPA
/seɪdəʊˈmæsəkɪzəm/
23
Scrabble Score
13
Letters
2
Syllables
8
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

The practices of sadism and masochism collectively, usually in reference to consensual practices within the BDSM community.

Uncountable

noun

Sadism and masochism: the (often sexual) enjoyment by one person of both inflicting and receiving pain.

Uncountable

Etymology

From sado- + masochism.

Word Breakdown

Usage

Inflected Forms

sadomasochisms (plural) sado-masochism (alternative)

Derived Forms

sadomasochist sadomasochistic BDSM

Phrases

bossy and servile

Frequently Paired Words

bossy and servile

Synonyms

algolagnia S&M S and M SM s-m s/m

Questions

How do you pronounce sadomasochism?
The recorded pronunciation is /seɪdəʊˈmæsəkɪzəm/.
What does sadomasochism mean?
The practices of sadism and masochism collectively, usually in reference to consensual practices within the BDSM community.
Where does sadomasochism come from?
From sado- + masochism.

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