You’re saying crepe and charcuterie wrong – and eight other foods

HAVE you ever been left flustered when ordering food as you aren’t quite sure how to pronounce something? You aren’t alone. 

There are numerous menu items that diners often say completely wrong, and it can be embarrassing if you get called out on it. 

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Many people call crêpes ‘kr-apes’ but they should be pronounced ‘kr-ehps’[/caption]

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Açaí bowls are a frequent source of confusion, and you should be saying ‘ah-sah-ee’[/caption]

Rental property search engine Holidu has revealed the 10 most commonly mispronounced words – so how may have you been saying wrong all these years?

The items were found by analysing the top foods that people Google alongside phrases like “how to pronounce [food name]” or “how do you say [food name].”

Here are the tricky foods and how they should really be said…

Açaí 

Açaí bowls are everywhere these days, but the name certainly boggles many foodies. 

In fact, there are around 65,350 monthly searches to find the correct pronunciation of the super-healthy Brazilian fruity dish.

It should be pronounced “ah-sah-ee”, with the “c” being said like an “s”.

According to the Simple Veganista, the “best Acai Bowl is a thick smoothie made with acai berry and fruit served in a bowl and garnished with a variety of colourful and tasty toppings.” 

Charcuterie 

Many people love ordering a platter of charcuterie, but can trip up on the pronunciation.

The popular dish traditionally is a selection of prepared cured meats, like prosciutto, bacon, salami – but now often includes cheese and other foods.

When you next order it, make sure to say “shaa-koo-tuh-ree”. 

Gnocchi 

The next tricky food to say is gnocchi – the popular Italian dumplings.

The dish is said to have been made in Italy by Roman soldiers using water, leftover flour and cheese, and is popular in many restaurants today.

There are over 45,000 searches each month relating to its pronunciation, which should be “naw-kee” with a silent “g” at the start.

Phở

Fourth on the list is Phở, which leaves many people stumped. 

The Vietnamese noodle soup is made from rice noodles, broth and a variety of ingredients. 

While you may think it would be pronounced “po” or “fo”, it is actually “fuh”.

Over 22,770 people search for this a month, so it clearly is not an obvious one. 

Quinoa

Around 18,090 monthly Google searches are made for the pronunciation of quinoa, the whole grain native to Andean regions of South America.

While the grain is rising in popularity across the world, many people say its name wrong. 

You should be saying “keen-wah” and not “keen-oh-ah.”

Caprese

Caprese salads – consisting of mozzarella, fresh sliced tomatoes and basil – are a popular summer dish, but are often said wrong. 

Over 11,840 searches are made each month, but the correct saying is “kuh-pray-zay”, not “kah-prees.”

Poke 

If you like eating fish, you may be a fan of poke, which is a popular Hawaiian dish made from raw fish flavoured with sesame oil and salt.

While it has become a firm favourite among foodies, it is often mispronounced. 

You should be saying “poh-kay” instead of “poke”.

Bruschetta

Another Italian dish leaving people confused is bruschetta, which is an appetiser consisting of garlic bread topped with ingredients such as tomatoes, salt, garlic, basil and cheese. 

Around 21,000 searches are made for the correct saying, so you aren’t alone if you are confused. 

The real pronunciation is “’broo-skett-ah” with the “ch” being said like a “k”.

Crêpe 

Many people love tucking into a crêpe, and there are now countless flavours, both sweet and savoury. 

They was first created in the Middle Ages in France, and it is typically made from a thin batter of flour, eggs, milk, salt, and butter. 

It can trip people up when it comes to the pronunciation, with 7,860 searches each month.

While it is often called “kr-ape”, it is actually “kr-ehp.”

Focaccia 

Last on the list is another Italian appetiser, focaccia. 

The popular oven-baked bread is Googled 7,810 times with queries about how to say it. 

It’s actually said as “fuh-kaa-chuh” and not “foh-ka-see-ah.”

So how many have you been saying wrong?

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When you order charcuterie, you should be saying ‘shaa-koo-tuh-ree’[/caption]

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Gnocchi has a silent ‘g’ at the start, but many people aren’t aware of this[/caption]