How to Pronounce "caramelized"
word
ˈkɛɹəməˌɫaɪzd
KER-uh-myzd
ˈkærəməlaɪzd
KAR-uh-muh-lyzd
Definition
Describes food, usually sugar or onions, that has been cooked until it turns brown and sweet because the sugars change into caramel. This is a common technique in cooking to bring out a richer flavor.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈkɛɹəməˌɫaɪzd
British English
ˈkærəməlaɪzd
Simplified Pronunciation
US
KER-uh-myzd
UK
KAR-uh-muh-lyzd
Listen in Context
The chef made caramelized onions for the burger.
They served caramelized apples with ice cream.
The sugar turned caramelized in the hot pan.
After a few minutes, the onions were perfectly caramelized and sweet.