How Many Syllables In Tragedy?
3syllables
Tragedy has 3 syllables, trag-e-dy. It is a trisyllabic word.
tragedy
/ˈtrædʒ.ə.di/ UK /ˈtrædʒ.ə.di/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, trag.
Syllable Structure
CCVC/V/CV
Division By Sound
/trædʒ.ə.di/
Division By Letters
trag-e-dy
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Tragedy
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 | – | ə | – | V | open |
| 3 | d | i | – | CV | open |
Why Tragedy Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /æ/, so it keeps a coda /dʒ/.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /d/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in tragedy?
Tragedy has 3 syllables, trag-e-dy. In British English it is transcribed /ˈtrædʒ.ə.di/.
Which syllable is stressed in tragedy?
The first syllable, trag, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of tragedy?
Tragedy has the structure CCVC/V/CV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide tragedy into syllables?
By sound, trædʒ.ə.di. By letters, as a spelling guide, trag-e-dy.