How Do You Spell VEGEMITE?

Pronunciation: [vˈɛd͡ʒɪmˌa͡ɪt] (IPA)

Vegemite is a dark brown spread made from yeast extract that has been popular in Australia for nearly a century. The word "Vegemite" is pronounced /ˈvɛdʒɪmaɪt/ and is spelled according to standard English phonetics. The "vege" in Vegemite comes from "vegetable" and the "mite" likely refers to its similarity to the British Marmite spread. Despite being a divisive topic in Australia and around the world, Vegemite remains a beloved part of Australian culture and cuisine.

Common Misspellings for VEGEMITE

• vegeemite
• Vegamite
• bigemine
• Vedemiate
• Vendemite
• delemite
• Vegimite
• Vegeminte
• Vegimate
• Veggemate

Etymology of VEGEMITE

The word "Vegemite" is derived from the Latin word "vegetabilis", which means "vegetable" or "plant-based". The suffix "-mite" suggests a spreadable food item, similar to other yeast-based food products like Marmite. Vegemite was developed in Australia in the early 20th century by a chemist named Cyril P. Callister, who was working for the Australian company Fred Walker & Co. The name Vegemite was chosen to emphasize its vegetable and yeast-based nature. Today, Vegemite is a popular savory spread in Australia.