How to pronounce tragedian
Say it like truh-JEE-dee-un. Tragedian has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (JEE).
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- truh
- JEE
- dee
- un
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tragedian pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- truhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- JEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- deeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- unKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of tragedian
American and British speakers say tragedian in essentially the same way: /trəˈdʒidiən/ in the US and /trəˈdʒiːdiən/ in the UK.
British respelling: truh-JEE-dee-un.
What does tragedian mean?
- An actor who specializes in tragic roles.
- A playwright who writes tragedies.
Where does tragedian come from?
From Middle English tragedyen, from Old French tragediane (French tragédien), equivalent to tragedy + -ian.
Words that rhyme with tragedian
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of tragedian.
Questions about saying tragedian
How do you pronounce tragedian?
Say truh-JEE-dee-un. The American pronunciation is /trəˈdʒidiən/. In British English it is /trəˈdʒiːdiən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in tragedian?
Tragedian has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (JEE). Broken into parts: truh · JEE · dee · un.
Do Americans and Brits say tragedian the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /trəˈdʒidiən/ and the British form is /trəˈdʒiːdiən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.