How to Pronounce "sodomite"
word
ˈsɑːdəˌmaɪt
SAH-duh-mite
sˈɒdəmˌaɪt
SOD-uh-mite
Definition
A person who engages in or is accused of engaging in certain sexual acts considered immoral in religious or historical contexts, often used as a slur against gay men.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈsɑːdəˌmaɪt
British English
sˈɒdəmˌaɪt
Simplified Pronunciation
US
SAH-duh-mite
UK
SOD-uh-mite
Listen in Context
The word sodomite appears in some old religious texts.
Calling someone a sodomite is very offensive.
In history class, we discussed why people were called sodomites.
He was unfairly labeled a sodomite by his enemies.