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How to pronounce comedy
/ˈkɒmədi/ British English
KOM·ə·dee
3 beats (syllables). The strong beat is the first one.
✗ Many people say
co·ME·dy
✓ Say
KOM·ə·dee
My tip
Stress the start: KOM-ə-dee.
In a sentence
I love a good comedy.
Now you say it
- Listen to me two or three times.
- Say it slowly, one beat at a time: KOM-ə-dee.
- Say the sentence at normal speed.
Questions
How do you pronounce comedy?
In British English, comedy is pronounced /ˈkɒmədi/. Say it like this: KOM-ə-dee. Stress the start: KOM-ə-dee.
How many syllables are in comedy?
When you say it, comedy has 3 syllables: KOM-ə-dee. The strong beat is the first one, KOM.
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