word
Italian
Libretto
lih-BRET-oh
/lɪˈbrɛtoʊ/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
libretto
Dictionary meaning
The text of an opera or other long vocal work.
History and origin
Italian
Common mispronunciations
lih-BREE-toh
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