How to Pronounce Comic

To pronounce "comic", say COM-ic — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈkɒmɪk/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

5

Letters

/ˈkɒmɪk/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “comic”

"comic" has 2 syllables: com-ic. It rhymes with economic and atomic, if that helps it stick.

What does comic mean?

noun

  1. A comedian.
  2. A story composed of cartoon images arranged in sequence, usually with textual captions; a graphic novel.

adjective

  1. Funny; amusing; comical.
  2. Relating to comedy.

    “a comic stereotype”

Synonyms

comediccomical

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Words that rhyme with comic

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

economicatomicgastronomicsocioeconomicdromicautonomicsubatomicergonomicnomictragicomicdiatomicmonatomic

Related words

funnyhumouroushumorousamusingcomicalcomedianmirthfulrisible

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "comic"?▾

"Comic" has 2 syllables: com · ic.

What is the IPA transcription of "comic"?▾

The IPA transcription of "comic" is /ˈkɒmɪk/.

What does "comic" mean?▾

Comic: A comedian.

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