word
pipa
PEE-pah
piːpɑːListen
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Syllable breakdown
pipa
Dictionary meaning
A four-stringed Chinese lute with a pear-shaped body; one of the most important Chinese musical instruments.
History and origin
Mandarin Chinese — 琵琶, an onomatopoeic name.
Common mispronunciations
PIP-ahpee-PAH
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