word
Japanese
Karaoke
kar-ee-OH-kee
/ˌkærɪˈoʊki/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
karaoke
Dictionary meaning
Entertainment in which people sing popular songs over pre-recorded backing tracks.
History and origin
Japanese
Common mispronunciations
KARE-ee-OH-keekar-ee-OH-kay
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