Pronunciation: [ɹˈaspɪŋz] (IPA) 
The spelling of the word "raspings" may seem a bit confusing, but it is actually quite phonetic when broken down. The IPA phonetic transcription for "raspings" is /ˈræspɪŋz/. The "r" is pronounced in the usual way, and "as" is pronounced /æs/ as in "cat". The "pi" is pronounced like "pie" /pʌɪ/. The "ng" is a nasal sound pronounced as /ŋ/, and the "s" is pronounced as /z/. Therefore, "raspings" is pronounced as "RAS-pings".
Raspings refer to the small, coarse pieces or particles that result from the act of rasping or grating a hard or abrasive surface. The term is most commonly associated with the process of grating foods such as fruits, vegetables, or hard cheeses using a grater or rasp-like utensil. It involves applying pressure to the food against a rough, serrated surface, creating small, thin shavings or particles.
Raspings are characterized by their texture, which tends to be fine and grainy. They often possess a distinctive texture that is coarser and more irregular compared to other types of grated or shredded materials. Due to this textural property, raspings are often used to add a unique element to culinary preparations, such as adding a gritty texture to a dish or enhancing its visual appeal.
In addition to culinary uses, the term raspings can also describe the byproduct of other processes involving the act of rasping or grinding against a hard surface. For instance, in woodworking, raspings may refer to the tiny, irregular wood particles that accumulate as a result of shaping or smoothing wood with a rasp or file. Similarly, the term can be extended to refer to the particles or fragments produced by rasping or filing other hard substances, such as metal, plastics, or ceramics.
Overall, raspings are characterized by their coarse, granular texture and are most commonly associated with the act of grating or rasping foods, although the term can extend to other abrasive processes as well.
Particles scraped off.
Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.
The word "raspings" is derived from the verb "rasp", which originated from the Middle English word "raspen". "Raspen" can be traced back to the Old English word "raepsan", which means "to scrape or grate". The Old English term is further derived from the Proto-Germanic root word "hrapsaną". Ultimately, this word can be traced back to the Proto-Indo-European root "kreps-", which also means "to scrape or scratch". Over time, the noun form "raspings" was derived from the verb "rasp" to describe the shavings or scrapings produced by using a rasp tool.
