How to Pronounce "sadistic"
word
/səˈdɪstɪk/
suh-DIS-tik
/sɐdˈɪstɪk/
suh-DIS-tik
Definition
Getting pleasure, especially sexual or emotional, from causing pain or suffering to others. Can also describe actions or people showing extreme cruelty.
IPA Transcription
American English
/səˈdɪstɪk/
British English
/sɐdˈɪstɪk/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
suh-DIS-tik
UK
suh-DIS-tik
Listen in Context
He treated animals in a sadistic way.
Her boss was extremely sadistic toward his employees.
Some horror movies contain sadistic characters.
He has a sadistic sense of humor that makes people uncomfortable.