How to pronounce comedy
Say it like KOM-uh-dee. Comedy has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOM).
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US American/ˈkɑmədi/KOM-uh-dee
UK British/ˈkɒmədi/KOM-uh-dee
- KOM
- uh
- dee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Comedy 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.
- deeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of comedy
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: KOM-uh-dee.
What does comedy mean?
noun
- light and humorous drama with a happy ending
- a comic incident or series of incidents
Similar and opposite words
Opposite meaning
Questions about saying comedy
How do you pronounce comedy?
Say KOM-uh-dee. The American pronunciation is /ˈkɑmədi/. In British English it is /ˈkɒmədi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in comedy?
Comedy has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOM). Broken into parts: KOM · uh · dee.
Is comedy 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 /ˈkɒmədi/ (KOM-uh-dee).