How to pronounce tragic
Say it like TRAJ-ik. Tragic has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TRAJ).
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- TRAJ
- ik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tragic 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.
- ikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of tragic
American and British speakers say tragic in essentially the same way: /ˈtrædʒɪk/ in the US and /ˈtrædʒɪk/ in the UK.
British respelling: TRAJ-ik.
What does tragic mean?
- very sad; especially involving grief or death or destruction“a tragic face”“a tragic plight”
- of or relating to or characteristic of tragedy“tragic hero”
Words that rhyme with tragic
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of tragic.
Questions about saying tragic
How do you pronounce tragic?
Say TRAJ-ik. The American pronunciation is /ˈtrædʒɪk/. In British English it is /ˈtrædʒɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in tragic?
Tragic has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TRAJ). Broken into parts: TRAJ · ik.
Do Americans and Brits say tragic the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈtrædʒɪk/ and the British form is /ˈtrædʒɪk/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.