How Do You Spell RAMBUTAN?

Pronunciation: [ɹˈambjuːtən] (IPA)

The word "rambutan" is a fruit that originates from Southeast Asia. The IPA phonetic transcription for "rambutan" is /ræmˈbuːtən/. The first syllable is pronounced with a short "a" sound followed by the stressed syllable "buu". The final syllable is pronounced with a schwa sound, similar to the pronunciation of the letter "u". The spelling of "rambutan" follows the phonetic pronunciation and reflects the word's origin in Malay language, where the fruit is called "rambut-rambut" meaning "hairy".

RAMBUTAN Meaning and Definition

1. Rambutan is a tropical fruit native to Southeast Asia. The word "rambutan" is derived from the Malay word "rambut", which means hair, due to the fruit's hairy appearance. Scientifically known as Nephelium lappaceum, rambutan belongs to the Sapindaceae family. It is a small to medium-sized fruit that typically grows in clusters on evergreen trees that can reach up to 80 feet in height.

   The rambutan fruit has a round or oval shape, with a reddish or yellowish skin covered in soft, bristle-like spines. The spines are typically green when the fruit is not fully ripe, but darken as it matures. Once the skin is gently peeled or cut open, a translucent, juicy flesh is revealed. The flesh has a sweet and tangy taste, similar to grapes, with a slightly firmer texture. It typically surrounds a central seed, which is not edible.

   Rambutan fruits are highly nutritious and a good source of vitamin C, dietary fiber, and other essential vitamins and minerals. They are known for their antioxidant properties and are believed to provide various health benefits, such as strengthening the immune system, promoting healthy digestion, and improving skin health.

   Rambutan is commonly consumed fresh, where the fruit is easily separated from the seed, making it a convenient snack. It is also frequently used in fruit salads, smoothies, jams, jellies, and desserts. The fruit can be enjoyed on its own or paired with other tropical fruits for a refreshing and tropical flavor.

Common Misspellings for RAMBUTAN

• eambutan
• dambutan
• fambutan
• tambutan
• 5ambutan
• 4ambutan
• rzmbutan
• rsmbutan
• rwmbutan
• rqmbutan
• ranbutan
• rakbutan
• rajbutan
• ramvutan
• ramnutan
• ramhutan
• ramgutan
• rambytan
• rambhtan

Etymology of RAMBUTAN

The word rambutan originates from the Malay language, specifically from the Malay word rambut, which means hair. This is due to the fruit's appearance, as it is covered in hairy spines. The suffix an in Malay denotes a noun, so rambutan can be translated to mean hairy fruit.

Similar spelling word for RAMBUTAN

• rambotan.

Plural form of RAMBUTAN is RAMBUTANS