Pronunciation guide
How to pronounce paprika
puh-PREE-kuh - three syllables, stress in the middle; 'PAP-rih-kuh' is also used
US/pəˈpɹiːkə/
pəpɹiːkə
UK/pəˈpɹiːkə/
pəpɹiːkə
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What “paprika” means
Powdered spice made from dried and ground fruits of sweet pepper (bell pepper) or chili pepper (cultivars of Capsicum annuum), or mixtures of these (used especially in Hungarian cooking).
A variety of the spice.
In a sentence
- Goulash gets its distinctive flavor from paprika.
- There are several paprika varieties, some milder than others.
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