word
Japanese
karaoke
kar-ee-OH-kee
ˌkæriˈoʊkiListen
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Syllable breakdown
karaoke
Sounds like
Say 'kar-ee-OH-kee'.
Dictionary meaning
A form of entertainment where amateur singers perform along to recorded backing tracks.
History and origin
Japanese — 'kara' (empty) + 'ōkesutora' (orchestra) — empty orchestra.
Examples
- Karaoke was invented in Japan in the 1970s and is now a global phenomenon.
Common mispronunciations
KAIR-ee-OH-keekeh-rah-OH-kay
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