How to Pronounce "machismo"
word
məˈkɪzmoʊ/, /məˈtʃɪzmoʊ
muh-KIZ-moh or muh-CHIZ-moh
mɐtʃˈɪzməʊ
muh-CHIZ-moh
Definition
An attitude or way of behaving that shows an exaggerated sense of masculine pride, often leading to a belief that men are superior to women.
IPA Transcription
American English
məˈkɪzmoʊ/, /məˈtʃɪzmoʊ
British English
mɐtʃˈɪzməʊ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
muh-KIZ-moh or muh-CHIZ-moh
UK
muh-CHIZ-moh
Listen in Context
There's still a lot of machismo in the way some people think about family roles.
Many people protest against machismo in society.
Machismo can affect women's opportunities at work.
His comments showed clear machismo.