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  • 3 syllables
  • stressed syllable trag
  • 7 letters
Syllables
trag-e-dy: 3 syllables, one for each vowel sound you say.
Stressed syllable
The 1st syllable is stressed: TRAG-e-dy.
Pronunciation
/ˈtrædʒədi/ in American English.
Stress position
The stress falls on the third syllable from the end (1st of 3), as in BEAU-ti-ful and pho-TOG-ra-phy. Words ending in -ity and -ical work this way.
Line break
At the end of a line you can break it as trag-edy.

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Frequently asked questions

How do you divide tragedy into syllables?

tragedy divides as trag-e-dy. trag-e-dy: 3 syllables, one for each vowel sound you say.

How many syllables are in tragedy?

Tragedy has 3 syllables (trag-e-dy).

Which syllable is stressed in tragedy?

The stressed syllable in tragedy is trag. The 1st syllable is stressed: TRAG-e-dy.

How do you pronounce tragedy?

/ˈtrædʒədi/ in American English.