How to Pronounce "sodomites"
word
ˈsɑːdəˌmaɪts
SAH-duh-mites
sˈɒdəmˌaɪts
SOD-um-ites
Definition
An outdated and offensive term historically used to refer to people who engage in same-sex sexual activity, especially men. Today, it is considered derogatory and should be avoided.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈsɑːdəˌmaɪts
British English
sˈɒdəmˌaɪts
Simplified Pronunciation
US
SAH-duh-mites
UK
SOD-um-ites
Listen in Context
Some old texts refer to gay men as sodomites.
The word sodomites is very offensive and not used in modern English.
In history class, we discussed how the term sodomites was used in the past.
You’ll come across the word sodomites in some old literature, but it’s considered extremely rude today.