How Do You Spell SHORT-GRAIN?

Pronunciation: [ʃˈɔːtɡɹˈe͡ɪn] (IPA)

The word "short-grain" refers to a type of rice or other grain that is shorter and plumper than other varieties. It is spelled with the phonetic transcription /ʃɔrt ɡreɪn/. The "sh" sound is represented by the letter combination "sh," while the "o" sound in "short" is spelled with the letter "o." The "r" sound is represented by the letter "r," and the "t" sound is spelled with the letter "t." The "g" sound in "grain" is represented by the letter "g," and the "ai" sound is spelled with the letter combination "ai."

SHORT-GRAIN Meaning and Definition

1. Short-grain is an adjective used to describe a variety or type of grain, most commonly referring to rice, characterized by its relatively short and plump shape. It refers to grains that are shorter in length compared to long-grain varieties. Typically, short-grain rice has a shorter and wider kernel with a higher starch content, resulting in a stickier texture when cooked.

   Short-grain rice is known for its ability to absorb flavors effectively, making it popular for dishes that require a creamy and cohesive texture, such as sushi, risotto, and rice pudding. Due to its stickiness, these grains tend to cling together, making them ideal for dishes that require the grains to stick together and form a cohesive structure.

   The unique characteristics of short-grain rice are a result of its composition, specifically having a higher percentage of amylopectin starch compared to amylose starch. This higher amylopectin content is responsible for the stickiness and moisture-retaining attributes of short-grain rice.

   In addition to rice, the term "short-grain" can also refer to other types of grains, such as barley and wheat, which exhibit a similar short and plump appearance. However, rice is the most commonly associated grain when referring to the short-grain category.

Common Misspellings for SHORT-GRAIN

• ahort-grain
• zhort-grain
• xhort-grain
• dhort-grain
• ehort-grain
• whort-grain
• sgort-grain
• sbort-grain
• snort-grain
• sjort-grain
• suort-grain
• syort-grain
• shirt-grain
• shkrt-grain
• shlrt-grain
• shprt-grain
• sh0rt-grain
• sh9rt-grain
• shoet-grain
• shodt-grain

Etymology of SHORT-GRAIN

The word "short-grain" is a compound word composed of two elements: "short" and "grain".

The term "short", when used in relation to "grain", refers to the size and shape of the grain. In the context of rice, "short-grain" refers to rice varieties that have shorter, plumper grains compared to long-grain rice varieties.

The word "short" originated from the Old English word "sceort", which is akin to the Old High German word "scurz" and the Old Norse word "skortr". These words all share the common meaning of "not long" or "of limited extent".

The word "grain" comes from the Old English word "graefn", which was derived from the Proto-Germanic word "grainan".