orgasm
or·gasm/ˈoɹ.ɡæ.zəm/noun, verb
orgasm is spelled O-R-G-A-S-M: 6 letters and 2 syllables (or·gasm). It appears 4.7 times per million words in written English, the 11,685th most frequent word form (wordfreq, 2021 data). As a noun, orgasm means “A rush of sexual excitement; now specifically, the climax or peak of sexual pleasure, which occurs during sexual activity and which in males may…” (English Wiktionary, September 2026). The plural of orgasm is orgasms.
How many letters and syllables are in orgasm?
| Letters | 6: O-R-G-A-S-M |
|---|---|
| Syllables | 2: or·gasm |
| In writing | 4.7 times per million words; the 11,685th most frequent word form |
| Wrong spellings searched | none measured in search |
Sources: letters and syllables from the English Wiktionary's hyphenation or pronunciation; written frequency: wordfreq 3.1 (a 2021 snapshot of Wikipedia, subtitles, news, books, web text and social media).
How common is orgasm?
Orgasm appears 4.7 times per million words in written English, the 11,685th most frequent word form in the list.
Source: written frequency: wordfreq 3.1 (a 2021 snapshot of Wikipedia, subtitles, news, books, web text and social media).
How do you pronounce orgasm?
- UK /ˈɔː.ɡæ.zəm/
- US /ˈoɹ.ɡæ.zəm/
Orgasm has 2 syllables, split or·gasm in writing.
Source: English Wiktionary, dump of September 2, 2026 (CC BY-SA 4.0), through kaikki.org (Wiktextract). Recordings: LL-Q1860_(eng)-Vealhurl-orgasm.wav, Wikimedia Commons (author and licence on each file's page).
Forms of orgasm
- orgasms plural, present, singular, he/she/it
- orgasming participle, present
- orgasmed participle, past
Source: English Wiktionary, dump of September 2, 2026 (CC BY-SA 4.0), through kaikki.org (Wiktextract).
What does orgasm mean?
The meanings the English Wiktionary records, quoted as written there (source below).
noun
- 1
obsoleteA spasm or sudden contraction.
- 2
A rush of sexual excitement; now specifically, the climax or peak of sexual pleasure, which occurs during sexual activity and which in males may include ejaculation and in females vaginal contractions.
anally-induced orgasm
- 3
A creamy white alcoholic cocktail containing amaretto, Irish cream, and coffee liqueur.
verb
- 1
To have an orgasm.
Source: English Wiktionary, dump of September 2, 2026 (CC BY-SA 4.0), through kaikki.org (Wiktextract).
How do you abbreviate orgasm?
Wiktionary records one abbreviation of orgasm: PMO.
Source: English Wiktionary, dump of September 2, 2026 (CC BY-SA 4.0), through kaikki.org (Wiktextract).
Orgasm in Spanish, French, German and Portuguese
| Language | Words |
|---|---|
| French | orgasme , jouir, orgasmer |
| German | Orgasmus, Höhepunkt, Klimax |
| Portuguese | orgasmo , atingir o orgasmo, gozar |
| Spanish | orgasmo , tener un orgasmo, llegar al orgasmo, orgasmear |
Source: English Wiktionary, dump of September 2, 2026 (CC BY-SA 4.0), through kaikki.org (Wiktextract). Translations are Wiktionary's, by sense; a linked word has its own PlainSpell page.
Where does orgasm come from?
From French orgasme or New Latin orgasmus, from Ancient Greek ὀργασμός (orgasmós, “excitement, swelling”), from ὀργάω (orgáō, “to swell with moisture”).
Source: English Wiktionary, dump of September 2, 2026 (CC BY-SA 4.0), through kaikki.org (Wiktextract).