How to pronounce comedies
Say it like KOM-uh-deez. Comedies has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOM).
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US American/ˈkɑmədiz/KOM-uh-deez
UK British/ˈkɒmədiz/KOM-uh-deez
- KOM
- uh
- deez
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Comedies pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KOMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- deezKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of comedies
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: KOM-uh-deez.
What does comedies mean?
noun
- plural of comedy How to pronounce comedy
Questions about saying comedies
How do you pronounce comedies?
Say KOM-uh-deez. The American pronunciation is /ˈkɑmədiz/. In British English it is /ˈkɒmədiz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in comedies?
Comedies has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOM). Broken into parts: KOM · uh · deez.
Is comedies pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˈkɒmədiz/ (KOM-uh-deez).