How to Pronounce "karaoke"
word
/ˌkɛɹiˈoʊki/
kair-ee-OH-kee
/kˌæɹɪˈəʊki/
ka-ree-OH-kee
Definition
Singing popular songs while the recorded music plays in the background and the lyrics are shown on a screen for you to follow along.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˌkɛɹiˈoʊki/
British English
/kˌæɹɪˈəʊki/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
kair-ee-OH-kee
UK
ka-ree-OH-kee
Listen in Context
Have you ever tried karaoke with your friends?
We went to a karaoke bar last night.
The karaoke machine shows the lyrics on the screen.
I totally embarrassed myself singing Madonna at karaoke night.