word
Reggae
REG-ay
/ˈrɛɡeɪ/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
reggae
Dictionary meaning
A music genre originating in Jamaica in the late 1960s, characterized by a strong offbeat rhythm.
History and origin
Jamaican English
Common mispronunciations
REG-eereh-GAY
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