caramelize

pronunciation

How to pronounce caramelize in British English: UK [ˈkærəməlaɪz]word uk audio image

How to pronounce caramelize in American English: US [ˈkærəməˌlaɪz, ˈkɑrmə-] word us audio image

  • Verb:
    be converted into caramel
    convert to caramel

Word Origin

caramelize (v.)
1837, from caramel + -ize. Earlier was past participle adjective carameled (1727). Related: Caramelized; caramelizing.

Example

1. Mr. lee cuts the pineapple into flat , square pieces , then heats them in a pan until their sugars start to caramelize and turn the slices a golden brown .

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