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How do you spell Teriyaki?

Correct spelling

teriyaki

Think 'teri' (one r) + 'yaki' - Japanese has no double consonants here

Why is teriyaki spelled this way?

From Japanese teri (luster, glaze) + yaki (grilled). Grilled with a sweet soy glaze. Four syllables: te-ree-YA-kee. Not 'terriyaki' — one r.

Common misspellings of teriyaki

terriyakiterriakiteriakiterrayaki

Example

The chicken teriyaki was glazed to perfection and served over steamed rice.

Frequently asked questions

How do you spell teriyaki?+
The correct spelling is "teriyaki". Think 'teri' (one r) + 'yaki' - Japanese has no double consonants here
Is it terriyaki or teriyaki?+
The correct spelling is "teriyaki", not "terriyaki".

Other commonly misspelled words

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