tragic

/ˈtrædʒɪk/
Syllables tra·gic
Stress TRA-gic

Phonics Breakdown

tra
/træ/
short a
gic
/dʒɪk/
soft g

Meaning

causing great sadness or suffering

Sound Reference

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tra=/træ/(trap) + gic=/dʒɪk/(magic)

Example

The accident was a tragic event for the whole family.