how to pronounce origami

/ˌɒɹ.ɪˈɡɑː.mi/

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origami is pronounced in four syllables

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An example use of origami in a speech by a native speaker of british english:

“… made a paper origami Klein bottle I've …”

meanings of origami

noun:

The mathematics field that studies folding two-dimensional surfaces into three-dimensional structures, using folds and creases akin to those in the art of origami.
A piece of art made by folding paper.
The Japanese art of paper folding.
The materials science technology that applies the art of origami to products.
The materials science that studies origami applications in various material.

verb:

To construct by means of decorative paper folding.

origami frequency in english - C2+ level of CEFR

the word origami occurs in english on average 0.2 times per one million words; this frequency warrants it to be in the study list for C2+ level of language mastery according to CEFR, the Common European Framework of Reference.

topics origami can be related to

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1) education, science, and technology;

2) leisure and entertainment;