How do you spell Karaoke?
Correct spelling
karaoke
From Japanese kara (empty) + okesutora (orchestra). Four syllables.
Why is karaoke spelled this way?
From Japanese kara, empty and okesutora, orchestra — empty orchestra, because the singer fills the void. KAR + A + O + KE — four syllables.
Common misspellings of karaoke
kariokekaroakekareokekarreoke
Example
They ended the night with karaoke at the bar.