How to pronounce operettas
Say it like op-uh-RET-uz. Operettas has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (RET).
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- op
- uh
- RET
- uz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Operettas pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- opGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- RETSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- uzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of operettas
- 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-RET-uz.
What does operettas mean?
- plural of operetta How to pronounce operetta
Questions about saying operettas
How do you pronounce operettas?
Say op-uh-RET-uz. The American pronunciation is /ˌɑpəˈrɛtəz/. In British English it is /ˌɒpəˈrɛtəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in operettas?
Operettas has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (RET). Broken into parts: op · uh · RET · uz.
Is operettas pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˌɒpəˈrɛtəz/ (op-uh-RET-uz).