How Many Syllables In Tragicomedy?
5syllables
Tragicomedy has 5 syllables, trag-i-com-e-dy. It is a polysyllabic word.
tragicomedy
/ˌtrædʒ.ɪˈkɒm.ə.di/ UK /ˌtrædʒ.ɪˈkɑː.mə.di/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the third syllable, com.
Syllable Structure
CCVC/V/CVC/V/CV
Division By Sound
/trædʒ.ɪ.kɒm.ə.di/
Division By Letters
trag-i-com-e-dy
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Tragicomedy
S syllable, O onset, R rime, P peak, C coda, Ø no coda.
Parts Of Each Syllable
| Syllable | Onset | Peak | Coda | Pattern | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 secondary stress | tr | æ | dʒ | CCVC | closed |
| 2 | – | ɪ | – | V | open |
| 3 primary stress | k | ɒ | m | CVC | closed |
| 4 | – | ə | – | V | open |
| 5 | d | i | – | CV | open |
Why Tragicomedy Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /æ/, so it keeps a coda /dʒ/.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /k/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Syllable 3 is stressed and has the short vowel /ɒ/, so it keeps a coda /m/.
- Between syllables 4 and 5, /d/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in tragicomedy?
Tragicomedy has 5 syllables, trag-i-com-e-dy. In British English it is transcribed /ˌtrædʒ.ɪˈkɒm.ə.di/.
Which syllable is stressed in tragicomedy?
The third syllable, com, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of tragicomedy?
Tragicomedy has the structure CCVC/V/CVC/V/CV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide tragicomedy into syllables?
By sound, trædʒ.ɪ.kɒm.ə.di. By letters, as a spelling guide, trag-i-com-e-dy.
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