How to pronounce comedic
Say it like kuh-MEE-dik. Comedic has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MEE).
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- kuh
- MEE
- dik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Comedic pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- kuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- MEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- dikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of comedic
American and British speakers say comedic in essentially the same way: /kəˈmidɪk/ in the US and /kəˈmiːdɪk/ in the UK.
British respelling: kuh-MEE-dik.
What does comedic mean?
- Relating to comedy.“It was done for comedic purposes”
Where does comedic come from?
From comedy + -ic.
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Words that rhyme with comedic
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Questions about saying comedic
How do you pronounce comedic?
Say kuh-MEE-dik. The American pronunciation is /kəˈmidɪk/. In British English it is /kəˈmiːdɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in comedic?
Comedic has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MEE). Broken into parts: kuh · MEE · dik.
Do Americans and Brits say comedic the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /kəˈmidɪk/ and the British form is /kəˈmiːdɪk/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.