How many syllables in “tragedy”?
syllables in "tragedy"
Word details
Syllables
3
tra · ge · dy
Letters
7
t · r · a · g · e · d · y
Scrabble
12
points
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About the word “tragedy”
The word “tragedy” contains 3 syllables, divided as tra · ge · dy. It has 7 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "tragedy" have?
"tragedy" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "tragedy" into syllables?
"tragedy" is divided into syllables as: tra · ge · dy.
What is the Scrabble score for "tragedy"?
The Scrabble score for "tragedy" is 12 points.
Using “tragedy” in writing
Three-syllable words like "tragedy" (tra · ge · dy) create a rolling, flowing rhythm in verse. Depending on where the stress lands, they can form dactylic (DUM-da-da) or anapestic (da-da-DUM) feet — common in limericks, ballads, and song lyrics. In haiku, a single three-syllable word covers more than half of a short line.
In word games
In Scrabble and Words With Friends, “tragedy” is worth 12 base points before any board multipliers. A solid mid-range score. Landing a high-value letter on a double letter square will push your total higher.
Anagrams of “tragedy”
The letters in “tragedy” can be rearranged to spell one other word: gyrated.