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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.