How to pronounce tragicomedy
Say it like traj-ih-KOM-uh-dee. Tragicomedy has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (KOM).
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- traj
- ih
- KOM
- uh
- dee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tragicomedy pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- trajGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- KOMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- uhKeep 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 tragicomedy
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: traj-ih-KOM-uh-dee.
What does tragicomedy mean?
- The genre of drama that combines elements of tragedy and comedy.
- A drama that combines elements of tragedy and comedy.
Where does tragicomedy come from?
Borrowed from Middle French tragicomédie (whence French tragicomédie), itself borrowed from Italian tragicommedia, from Latin tragicōmoedia, tragicocōmoedia.
Questions about saying tragicomedy
How do you pronounce tragicomedy?
Say traj-ih-KOM-uh-dee. The American pronunciation is /ˌtrædʒɪˈkɑmədi/. In British English it is /ˌtrædʒɪˈkɒmədi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in tragicomedy?
Tragicomedy has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (KOM). Broken into parts: traj · ih · KOM · uh · dee.
Is tragicomedy pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˌtrædʒɪˈkɒmədi/ (traj-ih-KOM-uh-dee).