How to Pronounce "operetta"
word
ˌɑpɝˈɛtə
ah-per-ET-uh
ˌɒpəɹˈɛtɐ
op-uh-RET-uh
Definition
A short, light musical play that includes singing, spoken dialogue, and dancing, usually with a humorous or romantic story.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˌɑpɝˈɛtə
British English
ˌɒpəɹˈɛtɐ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
ah-per-ET-uh
UK
op-uh-RET-uh
Listen in Context
The school is performing an operetta this spring.
An operetta usually has both singing and spoken parts.
The famous operetta was written in 1875.
I love going to see a classic operetta; they’re so lively and fun.