How to Pronounce Sadistic

To pronounce "sadistic", say SAD-ist-ic — 3 syllables, IPA /səˈdɪstɪk/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

8

Letters

/səˈdɪstɪk/

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💡 Tip for remembering “sadistic”

"sadistic" has 3 syllables: sad-ist-ic. It rhymes with altruistic and narcissistic, if that helps it stick.

What does sadistic mean?

adjective

  1. Delighting in or feeling pleasure from the pain or humiliation of others.
  2. Of behaviour which gives pleasure in the pain or humiliation of others.

Words that rhyme with sadistic

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

altruisticnarcissisticcharacteristicoptimisticantagonisticheuristicholisticartisticrealisticautistichedonisticopportunistic

Related words

sadomasochisticalgolagnicviciousevilnotoriouscruelswinepork

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "sadistic"?▾

"Sadistic" has 3 syllables: sad · ist · ic.

What is the IPA transcription of "sadistic"?▾

The IPA transcription of "sadistic" is /səˈdɪstɪk/.

What does "sadistic" mean?▾

Sadistic: Delighting in or feeling pleasure from the pain or humiliation of others.

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