soap opera meaning

UK /səʊp ˈɒprə/ US /soʊp ˈɑprə/ 3 syllables

soap opera (noun): a serialized program usually dealing with sentimentalized family matters that is broadcast on radio or television (frequently sponsored by a company advertising soap products).

Definition of soap opera

  1. a serialized program usually dealing with sentimentalized family matters that is broadcast on radio or television (frequently sponsored by a company advertising soap products)

    Type of: serial

How to pronounce soap opera

soap opera is pronounced /səʊp ˈɒprə/ in British English and /soʊp ˈɑprə/ in American English. It has 3 syllables.

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