How to pronounce tragically
Say it like TRAJ-ih-klee. Tragically has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TRAJ).
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- TRAJ
- ih
- klee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tragically 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.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- kleeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of tragically
American and British speakers say tragically in essentially the same way: /ˈtrædʒɪkli/ in the US and /ˈtrædʒɪkli/ in the UK.
British respelling: TRAJ-ih-klee.
What does tragically mean?
- In a tragic manner.
Where does tragically come from?
From tragic + -ally.
Questions about saying tragically
How do you pronounce tragically?
Say TRAJ-ih-klee. The American pronunciation is /ˈtrædʒɪkli/. In British English it is /ˈtrædʒɪkli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in tragically?
Tragically has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TRAJ). Broken into parts: TRAJ · ih · klee.
Do Americans and Brits say tragically the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈtrædʒɪkli/ and the British form is /ˈtrædʒɪkli/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.