Is the R in turmeric silent?
As it happens, you can correctly pronounce “turmeric” either with or without sounding that first “r”: TUR-mer-ik or TOO-mer-ik. gives both as standard pronunciations.
Is it pronounced turmeric or tumeric?
A: You’re largely right. It’s “TER-muh-rihk,” according to “The New Food Lover’s Companion.” Go to the online Oxford Dictionaries Web page (http://www.oxforddictionaries.com) to hear how to pronounce the word.
How do the British pronounce turmeric?
Here are 4 tips that should help you perfect your pronunciation of ‘turmeric‘: Break ‘turmeric‘ down into sounds: [TUR] + [MUH] + [RIK] – say it out loud and exaggerate the sounds until you can consistently produce them.
How is turmeric pronounced in India?
Turmeric is a spice made from the powdered rhizome of an Indian plant. It has long been a popular spice found in curries, but it is beginning to branch out. Some folks seem to forget that there is an “r” found after the “u” and pronounce this golden spice “too-meric.” We always thought this was flat-out wrong.