How to pronounce operatic
Say it like ah-per-AT-ik. Operatic has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (AT).
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- ah
- per
- AT
- ik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Operatic pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ahGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- perKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
- ATSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- ikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of operatic
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: op-uh-RAT-ik.
What does operatic mean?
- Of, related to, or typical of opera.“The politician's address was so flamboyant as to be operatic.”
Where does operatic come from?
From opera + -ic, probably influenced by dramatic.
Words that rhyme with operatic
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of operatic.
Questions about saying operatic
How do you pronounce operatic?
Say ah-per-AT-ik. The American pronunciation is /ˌɑpɚˈætɪk/. In British English it is /ˌɒpəˈrætɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in operatic?
Operatic has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (AT). Broken into parts: ah · per · AT · ik.
Is operatic 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 /ˌɒpəˈrætɪk/ (op-uh-RAT-ik).