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neo soul

/ˌniːəʊ ˈsəʊl/

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 3.93 in modern English

Syllables
neo -soul
IPA
/ˌniːəʊ ˈsəʊl/
7
Scrabble Score
7
Letters
2
Syllables
6
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A subgenre of rhythm and blues that combines the elements of contemporary rhythm and blues, 1970s-style soul music, hip hop, rap, jazz, funk, and classical music.

Uncountable

Example Sentences

Etymology

From neo- + soul.

Regional Pronunciation

  • British English: /ˌniːəʊ ˈsəʊl/

Usage

Inflected Forms

neosoul (alternative) neo-soul (alternative)

Phrases

hip hop soul new jack swing snap R&B

Frequently Paired Words

crunk&B hip hop soul new jack swing snap R&B

Questions

How do you pronounce neo soul?
The recorded pronunciation is /ˌniːəʊ ˈsəʊl/.
What does neo soul mean?
A subgenre of rhythm and blues that combines the elements of contemporary rhythm and blues, 1970s-style soul music, hip hop, rap, jazz, funk, and classical music.
Where does neo soul come from?
From neo- + soul.

How to pronounce neo soul

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