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Edamame

ed-uh-MAH-may

ˌɛdəˈmɑːmeɪ

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Syllable breakdown

edamame

Dictionary meaning

Immature soybeans still in the pod, often served as a snack.

History and origin

Japanese — 'stem beans'.

Common mispronunciations

ed-uh-MAM-eeEED-uh-may-may

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