word
Spanish
machismo
mah-CHEEZ-moh
məˈtʃɪzmoʊListen
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Syllable breakdown
machismo
Sounds like
Say 'mah-CHEEZ-moh' — 'ch' is a 'ch' not a 'k'.
Dictionary meaning
Strong or aggressive masculine pride.
History and origin
Spanish — from 'macho' (male).
Examples
- The workplace culture was dominated by a toxic machismo that discouraged vulnerability.
Common mispronunciations
muh-CHIZ-mohMAH-chiz-moh
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