word
Korean
Business
Chaebol
JAY-bol
/ˈdʒeɪbɒl/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
chaebol
Dictionary meaning
A large family-controlled corporate conglomerate in South Korea, such as Samsung or Hyundai.
History and origin
Korean
Common mispronunciations
CHAY-bol (the ch sounds like j)
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