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cantopop

/ˈkæn.toʊˌpɑp/

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 1.09 in modern English

Syllables
can-topop
IPA
/ˈkæn.toʊˌpɑp/
14
Scrabble Score
8
Letters
2
Syllables
6
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

Cantonese pop music, originating from Guangdong and Hong Kong.

Uncountable

Example Sentences

Etymology

Blend of Cantonese + pop.

Regional Pronunciation

  • American English: /ˈkæn.toʊˌpɑp/
  • British English: /ˈkæn.təʊˌpɒp/

Usage

Frequently Paired Words

C-pop HK-pop H-pop Indopop I-pop J-pop K-pop L-pop

Synonyms

Canto

Questions

How do you pronounce cantopop?
The recorded pronunciation is /ˈkæn.toʊˌpɑp/.
What does cantopop mean?
Cantonese pop music, originating from Guangdong and Hong Kong.
Where does cantopop come from?
Blend of Cantonese + pop.

How to pronounce cantopop

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