Hoe spreek je „sarcasm” uit in het Engels
ˈsɑːr.kæ.zəm
SAR·ka·zəm
Hoofdklemtoon: SAR
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Linguistic Pronunciation Masterclass: “sarcasm”
Phonetic mechanics, syllable architecture, and conversational cadence
Syllable Architecture & Stress Distribution
SAR
Tense long vowel with sustained acoustic resonance.
ka
Neutral schwa (⁄ə⁄): relaxed jaw, brief unstressed breath.
zəm
Neutral schwa (⁄ə⁄): relaxed jaw, brief unstressed breath.
Primary emphasis falls on the first syllable ("SAR"). Raise your pitch and sustain the vowel length on this syllable while relaxing the surrounding syllables.
Common Pronunciation Traps & Learner Mistakes
The Trap: Avoid pronouncing every vowel with full acoustic weight. Non-native speakers often over-enunciate unstressed vowels.
How Native Speakers Say It: Only give full vowel clarity to the primary stressed syllable. Relax all unstressed vowels into a neutral, low-energy schwa (⁄ə⁄).
Connected Speech & Natural Conversational Flow
When "sarcasm" is followed by a word starting with a vowel, glide the final consonant into the opening vowel (e.g. "sarcasm is" sounds like "sarcasm-iz").
Maintain the stress-timed rhythm of English: compress unstressed syllables rapidly so the beat of "sarcasm" aligns naturally with adjacent words.
Authentic Spoken Quotes from Native Video Context
“And sarcasm is when you say a thing, but it actually ends up meaning something quite different, usually the opposite.”— Khan AcademyWatch clip
“sarcasm I don't feel those two words do enough Justice to the emotions that Pam”— TEDx TalksWatch clip
“searing sarcasm is not merely idolatry but idolatry in its most pernicious”— Harvard UniversityWatch clip
“sarcasm Lincoln uses his quick wittedness and humor to caricature his opponents causing hilarity and embarrassment in equal measure in his”— Smithsonian ChannelWatch clip
“sarcasm in my voice. M >> so one of the rules for online communication is overemphasize politeness underemphasize sarcasm that's”— Native SpeakerWatch clip
“sarcasm as a form of humor and it can be very funny but I have to imagine based”— Andrew HubermanWatch clip
Oefen het uitspreken van “sarcasm”
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And sarcasm is when you say a thing, but it actually ends up meaning something quite different, usually the opposite.
Hoor in context: “sarcasm”
240 clipsThe Engels word “sarcasm” is transcribed in the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) as ˈsɑːr.kæ.zəm (phonetic respelling: SAR-ka-zəm). Phonologically, it consists of 3 syllables (SAR · ka · zəm), with primary lexical stress placed on the 1st (initial) syllable (SAR). Grammatically, “sarcasm” functions as a noun. SayItVid indexes 240 authentic Engels video clips demonstrating how native speakers articulate “sarcasm” in natural connected speech across American (US: 8 sampled), British (UK), and Australian (AUS) accents, including verified broadcasts from Khan Academy, TEDx Talks, Harvard University.
Spoken Video Transcripts & Contextual Quotes (5 Verified Clips)
- 🇺🇸 USKhan AcademyClip #1 · @3:44
“is called sarcasm. And sarcasm is when you say a thing, but it actually ends up meaning something quite different, usually the opposite. but it actually ends up meaning something quite different,”
- 🇺🇸 USTEDx TalksClip #2 · @2:18
“happened and if like if you talk about uh satire and sarcasm I don't feel those two words do enough Justice to the emotions that Pam can cause because if satire and S are a volcano then ham is perhaps the”
- 🇺🇸 USHarvard UniversityClip #3 · @75:55
“to the moral and intellectual health of our race linger ISM he added with searing sarcasm is not merely idolatry but idolatry in its most pernicious form enenra was reeling from such attacks from his ungrateful Cape”
- 🇺🇸 USSmithsonian ChannelClip #4 · @0:25
“was practiced in his day involved a great deal of personal ridicule and sarcasm Lincoln uses his quick wittedness and humor to caricature his opponents causing hilarity and embarrassment in equal measure in his opponents causing hilarity and embarrassment in equal measure in his”
- 🇺🇸 USClip #5 · @27:43
“in an email, I'm not going to think about the fact that they can't hear the sarcasm in my voice. M >> so one of the rules for online communication is overemphasize politeness underemphasize sarcasm that's communication is overemphasize politeness underemphasize sarcasm that's”
Definitie & Betekenis: “sarcasm”
- Use of acerbic language to mock or convey contempt, often using verbal irony and (in speech) often marked by overemphasis and sneering.
- An individual act of the above.
Voorbeeldzinnen in context (3)
- “Although the Celebrity was almost impervious to sarcasm, he was now beginning to exhibit visible signs of uneasiness, the consciousness dawning upon him that his eccentricity was not receiving the ovation it merited.”
- “And sarcasm is when you say a thing, but it actually ends up meaning something quite different, usually the opposite.”
- “sarcasm I don't feel those two words do enough Justice to the emotions that Pam”
Veelvoorkomende uitdrukkingen
Uitspraak: “sarcasm”
- Pronunciation:
- SAR-ka-zəm
- Lettergrepen:
- SAR · ka · zəm
- Written Hyphenation:
- sar · casm
- Hoofdklemtoon:
- SAR
- IPA:
- ˈsɑːr.kæ.zəm
- Hoor in context
- sarcasm
Woorden die rijmen op “sarcasm”
-ɑrkæzəmWoorden met identieke klank (Homofonen)
Unieke klankGeen exacte homofonen bekend voor "sarcasm" (⁄ˈsɑːr.kæ.zəm⁄).
Veelgestelde vragen over „sarcasm”
Hoe spreek je “sarcasm” uit in het Engels?
“sarcasm” wordt uitgesproken als ⁄ˈsɑːr.kæ.zəm⁄ (SAR-ka-zəm). Luister naar de videoclips van moedertaalsprekers hierboven om het in context te horen.
Hoeveel lettergrepen heeft “sarcasm”?
“sarcasm” heeft 3 lettergrepen: SAR · ka · zəm.
Waar ligt de klemtoon bij “sarcasm”?
De hoofdklemtoon bij “sarcasm” ligt op “SAR”. Let op die beklemtoonde lettergreep in de videofragmenten hierboven.
Wat betekent “sarcasm”?
Use of acerbic language to mock or convey contempt, often using verbal irony and (in speech) often marked by overemphasis and sneering.
Hoe kan ik “sarcasm” in echte zinnen horen?
Deze pagina bevat 240 videovoorbeelden van “sarcasm” met gesynchroniseerde ondertiteling. Gebruik Vorige / Volgende (of de pijltjestoetsen ← / →) om elk fragment direct te beluisteren.
What is the most common pronunciation mistake when saying “sarcasm”?
Avoid pronouncing every vowel with full acoustic weight. Non-native speakers often over-enunciate unstressed vowels. Only give full vowel clarity to the primary stressed syllable. Relax all unstressed vowels into a neutral, low-energy schwa (⁄ə⁄).