How to Pronounce "melodrama"
word
ˈmɛɫəˌdɹɑmə
MEL-uh-DRAH-muh
mˌɛlədɹˈɑːmɐ
mel-uh-DRAH-muh
Definition
A type of story, play, or movie with exaggerated emotions and exciting events, often focusing on dramatic or sensational situations. It can also describe something that is overly dramatic.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈmɛɫəˌdɹɑmə
British English
mˌɛlədɹˈɑːmɐ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
MEL-uh-DRAH-muh
UK
mel-uh-DRAH-muh
Listen in Context
The play was a melodrama with lots of shouting and tears.
He enjoys watching old melodramas on TV.
The movie turned into a melodrama halfway through.
Don’t turn this little problem into a melodrama.