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basmati

/ˌbɑzˈmɑti/

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: 2.21 in modern English

Syllables
bas-mati
IPA
/ˌbɑzˈmɑti/
11
Scrabble Score
7
Letters
2
Syllables
6
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A variety of long-grain rice, notable for its fragrance.

Countable; Uncountable

Example Sentences

Etymology

From Hindi बासमती (bāsmatī, literally “fragrant”).

Origin

Word Breakdown

  • Root: बासमती

Regional Pronunciation

  • American English: /ˌbɑzˈmɑti/
  • British English: /bæzˈmɑːti/

Usage

Inflected Forms

basmatis (plural)

Synonyms

basmati rice

Questions

How do you pronounce basmati?
The recorded pronunciation is /ˌbɑzˈmɑti/.
What does basmati mean?
A variety of long-grain rice, notable for its fragrance.
Where does basmati come from?
It is traced to Hindi.

How to pronounce basmati

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