How to pronounce burletta
Say it like ber-LET-uh. Burletta has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LET).
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- ber
- LET
- uh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Burletta pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- berKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- LETSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of burletta
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: buh-LET-uh.
What does burletta mean?
- A comic operetta; a musical farce.
Where does burletta come from?
From Italian burletta, diminutive of burla (“mockery”).
Words that rhyme with burletta
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of burletta.
Questions about saying burletta
How do you pronounce burletta?
Say ber-LET-uh. The American pronunciation is /bərˈlɛtə/. In British English it is /bəˈlɛtə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in burletta?
Burletta has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LET). Broken into parts: ber · LET · uh.
Is burletta pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /bəˈlɛtə/ (buh-LET-uh).