How to pronounce operas
Say it like AH-pruz. Operas has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AH).
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US American/ˈɑprəz/AH-pruz
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- AH
- pruz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Operas pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- AHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- pruzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
What does operas mean?
noun
- plural of opera How to pronounce opera
Questions about saying operas
How do you pronounce operas?
Say AH-pruz. The American pronunciation is /ˈɑprəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in operas?
Operas has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AH). Broken into parts: AH · pruz.