How to Pronounce "melodramatic"
word
/ˌmɛɫədɹəˈmætɪk/
mel-uh-druh-MAT-ik
/mˌɛlədɹɐmˈætɪk/
mel-uh-druhm-AT-ik
Definition
Behaving or expressing emotions in an exaggerated, overly dramatic way, often making situations seem more important or emotional than they really are.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˌmɛɫədɹəˈmætɪk/
British English
/mˌɛlədɹɐmˈætɪk/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
mel-uh-druh-MAT-ik
UK
mel-uh-druhm-AT-ik
Listen in Context
She became melodramatic when she lost her keys.
His reaction to the bad grade was a bit melodramatic.
Don't be so melodramatic about it.
Honestly, I think you’re being a little melodramatic—it’s not the end of the world.