How Do You Spell CARAMELISE?

Pronunciation: [kˈaɹəmˌɛla͡ɪz] (IPA)

Caramelise is a verb that means to turn sugar into caramel by heating it. The word is spelled with two "a's" in British English, while in American English it is spelled with one "a" as "caramelize". The IPA transcription for the British variant is /ˈkærəməlaɪz/ and for the American variant is /ˈkærəməlaɪz/. The "ar" sound is pronounced with a short "a", followed by a schwa sound and an "i" sound at the end. The "z" sound is pronounced as a voiced "s" sound.

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CARAMELISE Meaning and Definition

  1. Caramelise is a verb that describes the process of heating sugar or foods containing sugar until they undergo a chemical reaction known as caramelization. When food is caramelized, the sugar molecules within it break down through the application of heat, forming new compounds that give the food a rich, brown color, a sweet aroma, and a distinct caramel flavor.

    To caramelise food, it is typically cooked over medium to high heat, allowing the sugar to melt and gradually turn into caramel. This process involves the combination of heat and moisture within the food, causing the sugar molecules to undergo a transformation. The result is a golden-brown, sticky coating on the exterior of the food.

    Caramelisation is commonly used in cooking and baking to enhance the flavors and appearances of various dishes. It adds depth and complexity to sweet dishes such as caramelized fruits, custards, and desserts like crème brûlée. It is also widely employed in savory dishes, with caramelized onions being a classic example. The natural sugars within the onions undergo caramelization, giving them a sweet and slightly tangy taste.

    Caramelisation can be achieved through different methods, including direct heating, as well as indirect heat by adding sugar to a dish and allowing it to cook slowly. The process is highly dependent on temperature control and may require careful monitoring to avoid burning the sugar.

Common Misspellings for CARAMELISE

  • xaramelise
  • varamelise
  • faramelise
  • daramelise
  • czramelise
  • csramelise
  • cwramelise
  • cqramelise
  • caeamelise
  • cadamelise
  • cafamelise
  • catamelise
  • ca5amelise
  • ca4amelise
  • carzmelise
  • carsmelise
  • carwmelise
  • carqmelise
  • caranelise

Etymology of CARAMELISE

The word "caramelize" comes from the French word "caraméliser", which is derived from the Spanish word "caramelo". In Spanish, "caramelo" means "caramel", which itself has its roots in the Late Latin word "calamellus". The Latin word "calamellus" referred to a sugar cane, and it was derived from the Greek word "kalamon" meaning "reed". Over time, "caramel" came to refer to the crystallized or melted form of sugar, and the verb "caramelize" was formed to describe the process of turning sugar into caramel through heating.

Similar spelling words for CARAMELISE

Conjugate verb Caramelise

CONDITIONAL

I would caramelise
you would caramelise
he/she/it would caramelise
we would caramelise
they would caramelise

CONDITIONAL CONTINUOUS

I would be caramelising
you would be caramelising
he/she/it would be caramelising
we would be caramelising
they would be caramelising

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have caramelise
you would have caramelise
he/she/it would have caramelise
we would have caramelise
they would have caramelise

CONDITIONAL PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I would have been caramelising
you would have been caramelising
he/she/it would have been caramelising
we would have been caramelising
they would have been caramelising

FUTURE

I will caramelise
you will caramelise
he/she/it will caramelise
we will caramelise
they will caramelise

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be caramelising
you will be caramelising
he/she/it will be caramelising
we will be caramelising
they will be caramelising

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have caramelised
you will have caramelised
he/she/it will have caramelised
we will have caramelised
they will have caramelised

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been caramelising
you will have been caramelising
he/she/it will have been caramelising
we will have been caramelising
they will have been caramelising

IMPERATIVE

you caramelise
we let´s caramelise

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to caramelise

PAST

I caramelised
you caramelised
he/she/it caramelised
we caramelised
they caramelised

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was caramelising
you were caramelising
he/she/it was caramelising
we were caramelising
they were caramelising

PAST PARTICIPLE

caramelised

PAST PERFECT

I had caramelised
you had caramelised
he/she/it had caramelised
we had caramelised
they had caramelised

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been caramelising
you had been caramelising
he/she/it had been caramelising
we had been caramelising
they had been caramelising

PRESENT

I caramelise
you caramelise
he/she/it caramelises
we caramelise
they caramelise

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am caramelising
you are caramelising
he/she/it is caramelising
we are caramelising
they are caramelising

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

caramelising

PRESENT PERFECT

I have caramelised
you have caramelised
he/she/it has caramelised
we have caramelised
they have caramelised

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been caramelising
you have been caramelising
he/she/it has been caramelising
we have been caramelising
they have been caramelising
I would have caramelised
we would have caramelised
you would have caramelised
he/she/it would have caramelised
they would have caramelised

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