How do you pronounce "karaoke"?

In American English: /ˌkɛriːˈoʊki/ (kehr-ee-OHK-ee). In British English: /kˌæɹɪˈəʊki/ (k-ar-I-ohk). In Canadian English: /ˌkɛriːˈoʊki/ (kehr-ee-OHK-ee). In Australian English: /kˌaɹɪˈəʊki/ (k-AR-i).

Is "karaoke" pronounced differently in American and British English?

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˌkɛriːˈoʊki/ (kehr-ee-OHK-ee), while in British English it's /kˌæɹɪˈəʊki/ (k-ar-I-ohk).

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karaoke

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/ˌkɛriːˈoʊki/

kehr-ee-OHK-ee

Syllable Breakdown

kɛrk·iːar·oʊkao·ike

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