Transcription
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- [op-uh-ret-uh]
- /ˌɒp əˈrɛt ə/
- /ˌɒp.ərˈet.ə/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [op-uh-ret-uh]
- /ˌɒp əˈrɛt ə/
Definitions of operetta word
- noun operetta a short opera, usually of a light and amusing character. 1
- noun operetta A short opera, usually on a light or humorous theme and typically having spoken dialogue. Notable composers of operettas include Offenbach, Johann Strauss, Lehár, and Gilbert and Sullivan. 1
- noun operetta light opera 1
- variable noun operetta An operetta is a light-hearted opera which has some of the words spoken rather than sung. 0
- noun operetta a type of comic or light-hearted opera 0
- noun operetta a light, amusing opera with spoken dialogue 0
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Origin of operetta
First appearance:
before 1760 One of the 46% newest English words
1760-70; < Italian, diminutive of opera opera1
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Parts of speech for Operetta
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
operetta popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 79% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
operetta usage trend in Literature
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