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How do you spell Edamame?

Correct spelling

edamame

Remember: EDA (stem) + MAME (bean) - two Japanese words joined together.

Why is edamame spelled this way?

From Japanese eda (stem) + mame (bean). Stem beans — young soybeans served in the pod. Four syllables: e-da-MA-me. Not 'edamami' or 'endamame'.

Common misspellings of edamame

edamamiendamameadamameedamame

Example

The restaurant served warm edamame as a complimentary appetizer before our sushi order.

Frequently asked questions

How do you spell edamame?+
The correct spelling is "edamame". Remember: EDA (stem) + MAME (bean) - two Japanese words joined together.
Is it edamami or edamame?+
The correct spelling is "edamame", not "edamami".

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