How do you pronounce "operetta"?

In American English: /ˌɑːpɝˈɛtə/ (ahp-ur-EHT-uh). In British English: /ˌɒpəɹˈɛtə/ (op-uhr-EHT-uh). In Canadian English: /ˌɑːpɝˈɛtə/ (ahp-ur-EHT-uh). In Australian English: /ˌɒpəɹˈɛtə/ (op-uhr-EHT-uh).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˌɑːpɝˈɛtə/ (ahp-ur-EHT-uh), while in British English it's /ˌɒpəɹˈɛtə/ (op-uhr-EHT-uh).

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operetta

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/ˌɑːpɝˈɛtə/

ahp-ur-EHT-uh

Syllable Breakdown

ɑːpop·ɝe·ɛtre·ətta

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