word
Food
French
sauté
saw-TAY
soʊˈteɪListen
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Syllable breakdown
sauté
Sounds like
Say 'saw-TAY'.
Dictionary meaning
To fry quickly in a little hot fat.
History and origin
French — 'jumped' (past participle of 'sauter'), describing how food jumps in the pan.
Examples
- Sauté the onions until golden before adding the tomatoes.
Common mispronunciations
SAW-teeSOT-ay
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