How to pronounce umami
American English pronunciation
oo-MAH-mee
- IPA
- /uˈmɑmi/
- Syllables
- oo · MAH · mee (3 syllables, stress on the 2nd)
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What umami means
A rich, meaty taste found in broth and mushrooms
In a sentence: The mushroom soup had a deep umami flavor that made everyone want seconds.
Where it comes from: It comes from Japanese, from a word for delicious plus an ending that turns it into a thing, a bit like deliciousness.
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