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Mispronouncing words is a frequent, though often embarrassing, issue for many. For instance, saying epitome as "ep-it-tome" instead of "ee-pit-toe-me" might leave your dinner guests stunned. (They might even realize they’ve been saying it wrong themselves.) Words like hyperbole,
In the culinary world, quinoa ("keen-wa") and quiche ("keesh") often fall victim to mispronunciation. However, no food suffers more linguistic abuse than açaí, the nutrient-packed superfood berry. While many say "ahh-kai" or even "ack," the correct pronunciation is a soft "C" with the "I" sounding like "uh-sigh-ee."
The açaí berry grows on açaí palm trees in the rainforests of South America. It earns its "superfood" status by providing antioxidants, fiber, healthy fats, and calcium.
Now that you’ve mastered its pronunciation, you can confidently order your next smoothie. By the way, the drink’s color might resemble mauve—pronounced "mawv," not "mayve."
