How Do You Spell CURDED?

Pronunciation: [kˈɜːdɪd] (IPA)

The word "curded" is spelled with the letters C-U-R-D-E-D. Each letter represents a unique sound in the word's pronunciation. It can be written phonetically as /ˈkərdɛd/. The first syllable "cur" has an unstressed vowel sound (the schwa sound, ə), which appears as a reduced vowel when it is not stressed. The second syllable "ded" has a stressed vowel sound (ɛ) followed by the "d" sound. In English, "curded" refers to something that has been coagulated into curds, such as milk.

CURDED Meaning and Definition

1. Curded is an adjective that refers to the transformation of a liquid substance into curds. It is derived from the verb "curd," which means to coagulate or clot. When a liquid, especially milk, curdles or curds, it undergoes a process of thickening and separating into solid lumps called curds and liquid whey. This natural process occurs due to the reaction of lactose (milk sugar) with acid or enzymes such as rennet.

   The curding process can be intentional or unintentional. In intentional curding, it is often desired for the production of various dairy products like cheese or cottage cheese. The liquid is treated with acid or enzymes, causing the proteins in the milk to tangle and form curds. These curds are then drained and processed further to create different textures and flavors of cheese. On the other hand, unintentional curding occurs when milk or other liquid substances spoil or sour, resulting in an undesirable chunky or lumpy consistency.

   Curded can also be used metaphorically to describe the appearance or texture of any substance that has become clumpy or coagulated. For example, curded paint refers to paint that has thickened or separated into clumps. Similarly, curded sauces or soups possess a lumpy consistency which is usually unappetizing.

Common Misspellings for CURDED

• curated
• curtd
• curdled
• curdde
• carded
• Cerded
• courted
• xurded
• vurded
• durded
• cyrded
• cjrded
• c8rded
• c7rded
• cueded
• cutded
• cu5ded
• cu4ded
• curdwd
• curdsd

Etymology of CURDED

The word "curded" is the past tense and past participle form of the verb "curd", which means to form or cause to form into curds. The term "curd" dates back to at least the 13th century and originated from the Old English word "crudan", meaning to press, coagulate, or curdle. The Old English root "crud-" can be traced back to the Proto-Germanic word "kruttjan", which has the same meaning. Ultimately, the word can be linked to the Proto-Indo-European root "*greut", meaning to curdle or thicken.

Similar spelling words for CURDED

• cursed,
• curved,
• cured,
• Carted,
• guided,
• curdled,
• guarded,
• Courted,
• curbed,
• CODED,
• curled.