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opera bouffe

/ˌɒp(ə)ɹəˈbuːf/

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 1.37 in modern English

Syllables
op-er-a bouffe
IPA
/ˌɒp(ə)ɹəˈbuːf/
21
Scrabble Score
11
Letters
3
Syllables
8
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A type of French comic opera, typified by everyday characters and ludicrous situations.

Countable; Uncountable

Example Sentences

Etymology

From French opéra bouffe.

Regional Pronunciation

  • British English: /ˌɒp(ə)ɹəˈbuːf/

Usage

Inflected Forms

operas bouffes (plural) opéra bouffe (alternative)

Synonyms

comic opera bouffe opera comique

Questions

How do you pronounce opera bouffe?
The recorded pronunciation is /ˌɒp(ə)ɹəˈbuːf/.
What does opera bouffe mean?
A type of French comic opera, typified by everyday characters and ludicrous situations.
Where does opera bouffe come from?
From French opéra bouffe.

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