How to pronounce sarcasm
American English pronunciation
SAR-kaz-um
- IPA
- /ˈsɑɹˌkæzəm/
- Syllables
- SAR · kaz · um (3 syllables, stress on the 1st)
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What sarcasm means
Mocking talk that says the opposite of what you mean
In a sentence: When Ben said "Great, more homework," his voice was full of sarcasm.
Where it comes from: From a Greek word for a sneer. That word goes back to one meaning "to grind your teeth" in anger.
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