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Correct the IPA pronunciation of the Japanese word "Kuribō"
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'''Goombas''' /ˈɡuːmbɑː/, known in Japan as '''Kuribo''' (クリボー Kuribō?, [ | '''Goombas''' /ˈɡuːmbɑː/, known in Japan as '''Kuribo''' (クリボー Kuribō?, [kɯ̯ɺiboː]), are a species of sentient chestnuts from Nintendo's Mario franchise. They first appeared in the NES video game ''Super Mario Bros.'' as the first enemy players encounter. They have appeared outside of video games, including in film, television, and other media. They are usually brown and are most commonly seen walking around aimlessly, often as an obstacle, in video games. They were included late in the development of Super Mario Bros. in order to create a simple, easy-to-defeat enemy. They're also in Mario Forever, and they are the most easy-to-defeat enemy in Mario Forever as well. The player earns 100 points if he defeats them. | ||
== Etymology == | == Etymology == | ||
The name ''goomba'' could originate from the Italian slang word ''goombah''. It was used by the Italians in America to describe themselves (yet nowadays it's also used as a derogatory term). It could also originate from the Hungarian word ''gomba'', which means mushroom. | The name ''goomba'' could originate from the Italian slang word ''goombah''. It was used by the Italians in America to describe themselves (yet nowadays it's also used as a derogatory term). It could also originate from the Hungarian word ''gomba'', which means mushroom. | ||