How to pronounce comic

Say it like this: /ˈkɑmɪk/. Listen to real recordings below and compare how it sounds in different accents.

American/ˈkɑmɪk/

What does comic mean?

adjPertaining to comedy, as a literary genre.

“a comic stereotype”

Using the techniques of comedy, as a composition, performer etc; amusing, entertaining.

Unintentionally humorous; amusing, ridiculous.

nounA comedian.

“She started out as a joke-writer on the radio, and first performed as a comic at the ages of 30.”

A story composed of drawn images arranged in a sequence, usually with textual captions; a comic book.

A children's magazine.

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