Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

comics

/ˈkɑmɪks/

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: 4.17 in modern English

Syllables: comics
IPA: /ˈkɑmɪks/

12

Scrabble Score

6

Letters

2

Syllables

5

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

the medium of comic books, comic strips, and other sequential art

noun

plural of comic

Example Sentences

"[bold in original] "Comics" is the word worth defining, as it refers to the medium itself, not a specific object as "comic book" or "comic strip" do.""
"Graphic Novels in Your Media Center: A Definitive Guide by Lyga, Allyson and Lyga, Barry. (June 30, 2004) p. 162, →ISBN [bold in original] The plural of comic is typically used as a singular (as "politics" is) to refer to the entire medium or industry. Hence, "comics industry" or "comics creators.""

Regional Pronunciation

American English: /ˈkɑmɪks/
British English: /ˈkɒmɪks/

Derived Forms

Comicsgate

Phrases

comic book graphic novel

Frequently Paired Words

comic book graphic novel

Synonyms

funnies funny pages funny papers

Rhymes With

economics ergonomics macroeconomics microeconomics reaganomics clintonomics rogernomics six politics fix mix picks

Questions

How do you pronounce comics?: The recorded pronunciation is /ˈkɑmɪks/.
What does comics mean?: the medium of comic books, comic strips, and other sequential art

How to pronounce comics

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