How to Pronounce "schadenfreude"
word
ˈʃædɪnˌfɹɔɪd
SHAD-in-froyde
ʃˈædənfɹˌɔɪd
SHAD-un-froid
Definition
A feeling of pleasure or satisfaction when you see someone else experience misfortune or difficulties.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈʃædɪnˌfɹɔɪd
British English
ʃˈædənfɹˌɔɪd
Simplified Pronunciation
US
SHAD-in-froyde
UK
SHAD-un-froid
Listen in Context
He felt schadenfreude when his rival failed the test.
Many people experience schadenfreude when they see a celebrity in trouble.
It's not nice to feel schadenfreude when someone makes a mistake.
There's a bit of schadenfreude in the way people laugh at those silly TV bloopers.