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tragedy
Definition:
(nou) an event resulting in great loss and misfortune (nou) drama in which the protagonist is overcome by some superior force or circumstance; excites terror or pity
Phonetic Transcription:
ˈtrædʒədi
Examples:
It is not the tragedy of the lovers.
That is the tragedy of the play.
The tragedy aroused the pity of the nation.
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Common mistakes of tragedy pronunciation
- Misplacing the stress: Some learners incorrectly stress the second syllable, saying "tra-'gedy". The correct stress is on the first syllable, pronounced as "ˈtrædʒ.ə.di" in US and "ˈtrædʒ.ə.di" in UK. Tip: Remember to emphasize the first syllable for clarity.
- Overpronouncing the "g": A common mistake is to pronounce the "g" too strongly, making it sound like "g" in "go". In "tragedy", the "g" is soft, as in "dʒ". Tip: Focus on a gentle "g" sound to maintain the word's flow.
- Ignoring the schwa sound: Some may overlook the schwa sound in the second syllable, saying "tragedy" as "trah-gedy". The correct pronunciation includes a schwa, "ˈtrædʒ.ə.di". Tip: Practice the unstressed syllable to sound more natural.
- Incorrect vowel sounds: Learners might confuse the vowel sounds, mispronouncing "tragedy" with an "e" sound as in "bed". The correct vowel is "æ" as in "cat". Tip: Pay attention to vowel sounds in similar words for better pronunciation.
- Skipping syllables: Some may say "tragedy" too quickly, dropping the second syllable, resulting in "tra-dy". Each syllable should be pronounced clearly: "ˈtrædʒ.ə.di". Tip: Break the word into syllables when practicing to ensure each part is articulated.