Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

blame canada

/bleɪm ˈkænədə/

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: Zipf frequency 4.47 in modern English

Syllables
blame Can-a-da
IPA
/bleɪm ˈkænədə/
18
Scrabble Score
11
Letters
3
Syllables
8
Unique Chars

Meaning

verb

A catch phrase for shifting attention away from a problem or serious social issue by humorously laying responsibility on Canada.

American usage; Humorous

verb

Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see blame, Canada.

Example Sentences

Etymology

From “Blame Canada”, a song from the satirical 1999 film South Park: Bigger, Longer & Uncut.

Regional Pronunciation

  • American English: /bleɪm ˈkænədə/
  • British English: /bleɪm ˈkænədə/

Usage

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Questions

How do you pronounce blame canada?
The recorded pronunciation is /bleɪm ˈkænədə/.
What does blame canada mean?
A catch phrase for shifting attention away from a problem or serious social issue by humorously laying responsibility on Canada.
Where does blame canada come from?
From “Blame Canada”, a song from the satirical 1999 film South Park: Bigger, Longer & Uncut.

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