How Many Syllables In Tragic?
2syllables
Tragic has 2 syllables, trag-ic. It is a disyllabic word.
tragic
/ˈtrædʒ.ɪk/ UK /ˈtrædʒ.ɪk/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, trag.
Syllable Structure
CCVC/VC
Division By Sound
/trædʒ.ɪk/
Division By Letters
trag-ic
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Tragic
S syllable, O onset, R rime, P peak, C coda, Ø no coda.
Parts Of Each Syllable
| Syllable | Onset | Peak | Coda | Pattern | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 primary stress | tr | æ | dʒ | CCVC | closed |
| 2 | – | ɪ | k | VC | closed |
Why Tragic Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /æ/, so it keeps a coda /dʒ/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in tragic?
Tragic has 2 syllables, trag-ic. In British English it is transcribed /ˈtrædʒ.ɪk/.
Which syllable is stressed in tragic?
The first syllable, trag, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of tragic?
Tragic has the structure CCVC/VC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide tragic into syllables?
By sound, trædʒ.ɪk. By letters, as a spelling guide, trag-ic.