satire

/ˈsætaɪər/

Syllables sat·ire

Stress SAT-ire

Phonics Breakdown

sa

/sæ/

short a

tire

/taɪər/

long i (i_e)

Meaning

the use of humor, irony, or exaggeration to criticize people or society

Sound Reference

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sa=/sæ/(sat) + tire=/taɪər/(tire)

Example

The novel is a sharp satire of modern politics.