How to pronounce tragicomic
Say it like traj-ih-KAH-mik. Tragicomic has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (KAH).
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- traj
- ih
- KAH
- mik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tragicomic 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.
- KAHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- mikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of tragicomic
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: traj-ih-KOM-ik.
What does tragicomic mean?
- Of, pertaining to, or resembling tragicomedy; having both tragic and comic aspects.
Where does tragicomic come from?
Blend of tragic + comic.
Words that rhyme with tragicomic
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Questions about saying tragicomic
How do you pronounce tragicomic?
Say traj-ih-KAH-mik. The American pronunciation is /ˌtrædʒɪˈkɑmɪk/. In British English it is /ˌtrædʒɪˈkɒmɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in tragicomic?
Tragicomic has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (KAH). Broken into parts: traj · ih · KAH · mik.
Is tragicomic 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 /ˌtrædʒɪˈkɒmɪk/ (traj-ih-KOM-ik).