How do you pronounce "masochist"?

In American English: /ˈmæsəkɪst/ (MAS-uhk-ist). In British English: /mˈæsəkɪst/ (M-as-uhk). In Canadian English: /ˈmæsəkɪst/ (MAS-uhk-ist). In Australian English: /mˈasəkˌɪst/ (M-as).

Is "masochist" pronounced differently in American and British English?

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈmæsəkɪst/ (MAS-uhk-ist), while in British English it's /mˈæsəkɪst/ (M-as-uhk).

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masochist

/ˈmæsəkɪst/

MAS-uhk-ist

Syllable Breakdown

mæsmaso·əkch·ɪstist

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