How Do You Spell SAVOURINESS?

Pronunciation: [sˈe͡ɪvəɹɪnəs] (IPA)

The spelling of the word "savouriness" can be explained with the use of IPA phonetic transcription. The first syllable "sa" is pronounced with a short "a" sound, followed by the "v" sound of "vuh". The second syllable "ouri" is pronounced with a long "o" sound and the soft "r" sound, while the final syllable "ness" is pronounced with the short "e" sound and the "s" sound. Together, the word refers to a characteristic of a food having a pleasant, appealing taste or smell.

SAVOURINESS Meaning and Definition

1. Savouriness refers to the quality or characteristic of being deliciously flavorful or appetizing. It is most commonly used to describe food or dishes that possess an appealing and appealingly complex combination of tastes that stimulate the senses, particularly the sense of taste. When something is described as savoury, it generally means that it has a pleasing, rich, and satisfying taste, often distinct from sweetness or spiciness.

   The term savouriness can also encompass a broader range of qualities beyond taste, such as the aroma, texture, and overall palatability of a dish. It can involve elements of umami, which is the savory or meaty flavor often found in foods like mushrooms, soy sauce, or certain meats. Savouriness is often associated with comfort food or hearty meals that evoke a sense of warmth and satisfaction.

   In a more abstract sense, savouriness can also pertain to experiences or situations that are highly enjoyable, satisfying, or pleasurable to the senses. For example, a captivating book or a beautifully crafted piece of art may be described as having a savoury quality, indicating that it elicits a similar sort of sensory pleasure and overall enjoyment.

2. The quality or condition of being savoury.

   Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

Common Misspellings for SAVOURINESS

• savouries
• aavouriness
• zavouriness
• xavouriness
• davouriness
• eavouriness
• wavouriness
• szvouriness
• ssvouriness
• swvouriness
• sqvouriness
• sacouriness
• sabouriness
• sagouriness
• safouriness

Etymology of SAVOURINESS

The word "savouriness" has its roots in the Middle English term "savouri" or "savery", which came from the Old French word "savoré" meaning "to taste". This ultimately derived from the Latin word "sapor" meaning "taste" or "flavor". Over time, the suffix "-ness" was added to form the noun "savouriness", which refers to the quality or state of being savory or flavorful.

Similar spelling words for SAVOURINESS

• severeness,
• severns,
• suffarraneous,
• long-sufferance,
• Sovereignize,
• saffrons,
• Zephyrinus,
• Severinus,
• sovereign's,
• xaverians,
• seafrance,
• savoriness,
• sfernice,
• savarins,
• sufferance,
• dis-severance,
• sovrans,
• Suffrance,
• saffronize,
• severance-pay,
• cyphorhinus,
• severance,
• sovereigns.

Plural form of SAVOURINESS is SAVOURINESSES