word
French
sauté
soh-TAY
soʊˈteɪListen
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Syllable breakdown
sauté
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Dictionary meaning
To fry food quickly in a little hot fat.
History and origin
French — 'sauter' (to jump).
Examples
- Sauté the onions over medium heat until they are soft and golden.
Common mispronunciations
SAW-taySOH-tay
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