walking onion

Questions

What does walking onion mean?

tree onion

Where does walking onion come from?

So called because the bulblets will sprout and grow while still on the original stalk, which may bend down under the weight of the new growth and take root some distance from the parent plant.

How to pronounce walking onion

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2. Read the phonetic spelling — Read the IPA spelling () so you know which sounds to aim for.
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4. Repeat and practice — Say “walking onion” aloud, matching stress and vowels until it feels natural.