sarcasm

/ˈsɑrˌkæzəm/

Syllables sar·casm

Stress SAR-casm

Phonics Breakdown

sar

/sɑr/

rhotic ar

cas

/kæz/

short a

m

/əm/

syllabic le

Meaning

the use of irony to mock or convey contempt

Sound Reference

💡

sar=/sɑr/(star) + cas=/kæz/(jazz) + m=/əm/(rhythm)

Example

Her sarcasm made the comment sound harsh.