word
Korean
Taekwondo
tay-kwon-DOH
/ˌteɪkwɒnˈdoʊ/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
taekwondo
Dictionary meaning
A Korean martial art and Olympic sport characterized by its emphasis on head-height kicks.
History and origin
Korean
Common mispronunciations
TAY-kwon-doh (stress should fall on last syllable)
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