15 Commonly MISPRONOUNCED FOOD NAMES
Some food names in English itself or in French, Italian, Spanish and Mexican can be tricky to pronounce. Although in the case of words which originate from foreign languages, mispronunciation among English speakers is often understandable and forgiven, it’s good for us to know the proper way of pronouncing them. So, whether you are a purist or someone who doesn’t want to embarrass yourself in front of certain dining guests or just want to sound sophisticated when you order food in restaurant, I hope this little guide would be of help 🙂
Abalone –Â air-ber-low-kneeÂ
Almond –Â ah-merndÂ
Bruschetta (toasted Italian bread drenched in olive oil and served typically with garlic or tomatoes)Â – broo-skeh-tahÂ
Crème brûlée (a dessert of custard topped with caramelized sugar) – krem brew-lee
Crêpe (a thin pancake) – krepÂ
Escargot (a type of edible snail) – es-car-gohÂ
Fajitas (a dish of Mexican origin consisting of strips of spiced beef or chicken, chopped vegetables, and grated cheese, wrapped in a soft tortilla and often served with sour cream)Â – fah-hee-tahsÂ
Guacamole (a dish of mashed avocado mixed with chopped onion, tomatoes, chilli peppers, and seasoning) –Â wah-car-moe-lay or gwah-car-moe-layÂ
Jalapeño – hah-luh-peyn-yohÂ
Paella (a Spanish dish of rice, saffron, chicken, seafood, etc., cooked and served in a large shallow pan) – pah-eh-yahÂ
Parfait (a rich cold dessert made with whipped cream, eggs, and fruit) – pah-fayÂ
Pâté de foie gras (the liver of a specially fattened goose or duck prepared as food) – pah-tay der fwah grahÂ
Salmon – seh-mernÂ
Tortilla (a thin, flat maize pancake, eaten hot or cold, typically with a savoury filling)Â – toh-ti-yahÂ
Worcestershire (Sauce)Â – woos-ter-sherÂ
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