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BigMike February 3rd, 2005 12:48 PM

Karaoke???
 
So what is the true pronunciation of Karaoke (Care ee oh key) (Car Oh Key) (Care Oh Kay) Anyone, err everyone have an opinion on this?

djmadmaxx February 3rd, 2005 12:56 PM

Re: Karaoke???
 
It's the first one

DJYale February 3rd, 2005 12:57 PM

Re: Karaoke???
 
According to dictionary.com

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which would be Care ee oh key



BigMike February 3rd, 2005 01:01 PM

Re: Karaoke???
 
See that's what I call it, but I am hearing it came Japan, and it is pronounced different there. Actually I think it is more (Ka Roe Key) but with out the syllable pause (KaRoKey) This is why I ask lol

DJYale February 3rd, 2005 01:32 PM

Re: Karaoke???
 
I have a book here that was my grandfather's from when he was stationed in Japan during the service, and if you go by the pronunciation guide in it it would be: Car-Ah-Oh-Kay

But I'll still stick with the above post ... :g

BigMike February 3rd, 2005 02:27 PM

Re: Karaoke???
 
Well, Me too lol


Thnaks

Digital Party February 4th, 2005 12:52 PM

Re: Karaoke???
 
I just came from Japan. Ka Roe Key is the way they pronounce it. When I pronounce it that way here....I get a blank look :e


Chris
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Rev Satch February 24th, 2005 11:30 PM

Re: Karaoke???
 
[quote=DJYale]I have a book here that was my grandfather's from when he was stationed in Japan during the service, and if you go by the pronunciation guide in it it would be: Car-Ah-Oh-Kay

I was introduced to Karaoke when I moved to Tokyo in 1988, and lived and worked there for 8 years. Your grandfathers book is correct. With no pauses or accented syllables. ( Kah-Rah-Oh-Kay ) :g

Rev Satch:c

jahern February 25th, 2005 07:15 PM

Re: Karaoke???
 
Merriam-Webster Online Dictionary




One entry found for karaoke.


Main Entry: kar·a·o·ke
Pronunciation: "kar-E-'O-kE, k&-'rO-kE, "kä-rä-'O-(")kA
Function: noun
Etymology: Japanese, from kara empty + Oke, short for Okesutora orchestra
: a device that plays instrumental accompaniments for a selection of songs to which the user sings along and that records the user's singing with the music


I learned that the "correct" pronunciation is the predominant, current pronunciation, and dictionaries are revised to reflect it. When multiple options are presented, as in this case in the dictionary mentioned, then multiple pronunciations are commonly used. (and are "correct")


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