How to Pronounce Tragic

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

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

/ˈtɹædʒɪk/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “tragic”

"tragic" has 2 syllables: trag-ic. It rhymes with magic and pelagic, if that helps it stick.

What does tragic mean?

noun

  1. An obsessive fan, a superfan
  2. A writer of tragedy.

adjective

  1. Causing great sadness or suffering.
  2. Relating to tragedy in a literary work.

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Words that rhyme with tragic

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magicpelagicmagickpajockmajiktadjikzajic

Related words

sadtragicalgrievoussaddeninggrievedsorrowfulsorrowlamentable

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "tragic"?▾

"Tragic" has 2 syllables: trag · ic.

What is the IPA transcription of "tragic"?▾

The IPA transcription of "tragic" is /ˈtɹædʒɪk/.

What does "tragic" mean?▾

Tragic: An obsessive fan, a superfan

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