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Cómo se dice y pronuncia « Copacabana » en English — Copacabana
/kɔ.pa.ka.ˈbɐ̃.nɐ/
Del aimara *qupa qawana* (vista del lago). Icónico barrio de playa de Río de Janeiro.
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Copacabana
kɔ.pa.ka.ˈbɐ̃.nɐ — correct
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How do you pronounce Copacabana?
Copacabana is pronounced /kɔ.pa.ka.ˈbɐ̃.nɐ/.
Where does the word Copacabana come from?
Copacabana is a Portuguese loanword — From Aymara *qupa qawana* (view of the lake). Iconic Rio de Janeiro beach neighbourhood..
Is Copacabana pronounced the same in British, American and Australian English?
Copacabana is pronounced the same in all major English dialects.