How to pronounce dramedy
Say it like DRAH-muh-dee. Dramedy has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DRAH).
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- DRAH
- muh
- dee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Dramedy pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- DRAHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- muhKeep 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 dramedy
American and British speakers say dramedy in essentially the same way: /ˈdrɑmədi/ in the US and /ˈdrɑːmədi/ in the UK.
British respelling: DRAH-muh-dee.
What does dramedy mean?
- A genre of film or television that lies somewhere between drama and comedy.
- A film or television program belonging to this genre.
Where does dramedy come from?
Blend of drama + comedy.
Words that rhyme with dramedy
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of dramedy.
Questions about saying dramedy
How do you pronounce dramedy?
Say DRAH-muh-dee. The American pronunciation is /ˈdrɑmədi/. In British English it is /ˈdrɑːmədi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in dramedy?
Dramedy has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DRAH). Broken into parts: DRAH · muh · dee.
Do Americans and Brits say dramedy the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈdrɑmədi/ and the British form is /ˈdrɑːmədi/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.