How to pronounce Karaoke in English

Karaoke is pronounced kair-ee-OH-kee (IPA /ˌkæriˈoʊki/). Four syllables ending in 'kee', not 'kay'.

IPA: /ˌkæriˈoʊki/

Syllables: kair · ee · OH · kee

Common ESL mistake: Learners say 'kar-ee-OH-kay' with wrong final vowel.

Tip: Four syllables ending in 'kee', not 'kay'.

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