How to Pronounce "allspice"
word
ˈɔɫˌspaɪs
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ˈɔːlspaɪs
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Definition
Allspice is a dried berry from the Pimenta dioica plant, used as a spice in cooking. It tastes like a mix of cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɔɫˌspaɪs
British English
ˈɔːlspaɪs
Simplified Pronunciation
US
AWL-spayss
UK
AWL-spayss
Listen in Context
We add allspice to the cake for extra flavor.
My grandmother uses allspice in her soup recipe.
Allspice is common in Caribbean food.
You can really taste the allspice in these gingerbread cookies.