How to pronounce tragedies
Say it like TRAJ-uh-deez. Tragedies has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TRAJ).
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- TRAJ
- uh
- deez
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tragedies pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- TRAJSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- 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 tragedies
American and British speakers say tragedies in essentially the same way: /ˈtrædʒədiz/ in the US and /ˈtrædʒədiz/ in the UK.
British respelling: TRAJ-uh-deez.
What does tragedies mean?
- plural of tragedy How to pronounce tragedy
Questions about saying tragedies
How do you pronounce tragedies?
Say TRAJ-uh-deez. The American pronunciation is /ˈtrædʒədiz/. In British English it is /ˈtrædʒədiz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in tragedies?
Tragedies has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TRAJ). Broken into parts: TRAJ · uh · deez.
Do Americans and Brits say tragedies the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈtrædʒədiz/ and the British form is /ˈtrædʒədiz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.