How do you pronounce "operatic"?

In American English: /ˌɑːpɝˈætɪk/ (ahp-ur-AT-ik). In British English: /ˌɒpəɹˈatɪk/ (op-uhr-AT). In Canadian English: /ˌɑːpɝˈætɪk/ (ahp-ur-AT-ik). In Australian English: /ˌɒpəɹˈatɪk/ (op-uhr-AT).

Is "operatic" pronounced differently in American and British English?

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˌɑːpɝˈætɪk/ (ahp-ur-AT-ik), while in British English it's /ˌɒpəɹˈatɪk/ (op-uhr-AT).

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operatic

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/ˌɑːpɝˈætɪk/

ahp-ur-AT-ik

Syllable Breakdown

ɑːpop·ɝer·ætat·ɪkic

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