How to Pronounce "libretto"
word
ɫəˈbɹɛtoʊ/, /ɫɪˈbɹɛtoʊ
li-BRET-oh
lɪbɹˈɛtəʊ
li-BRET-oh
Definition
The libretto is the text or words of an opera, musical, or other long vocal work, including all dialogue and lyrics.
IPA Transcription
American English
ɫəˈbɹɛtoʊ/, /ɫɪˈbɹɛtoʊ
British English
lɪbɹˈɛtəʊ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
li-BRET-oh
UK
li-BRET-oh
Listen in Context
I bought the libretto of the opera to read the story.
The libretto was written in Italian.
Every opera has a unique libretto.
The composer and the libretto writer worked together closely.