Re: [CH] pronunciation
Calvin Donaghey (gdonaghey@bitstreet.com)
Fri, 06 Feb 1998 16:18:27 -0600
Daryl F. Bernard wrote:
>
> I don't want to get caught up on semantics or anything, but I would like
> to know a few things.
>
> First regarding pronunciation -
>
> I always pronounce habanero with a silent "h", like <ah-ben-arow> whereas
> a friend says <hab> (as in "have") - either or?
>
> How about Scoth Bonnett? I read it as <bone-nay> but I've never actually
> heard anybody say the word.
>
> Finally - please excuse my ingorance - what the hell is a chipolte (or is
> it chipotle?). I get the impression that it's some kind of smoked
> jalepeno's or something like that. Am I close?
>
> Since there is no such thing as a stupid question - only stupid people
> that ask questions - I know these are not stupid questions. Of course,
> that may mean...
>
> Thanks
>
> Daryl
Daryl-
As I understand it, Habanero is a term used by natives in southern
Mexico to describe a pepper "From Havana", a reference to the possible
original source of the familiar orange pods. As such, the English
modification will have a hard "H" beginning. The term has been used
much more recently to include many more Capsicum Chinense pods with the
familiar pungency and flavor.
Scotch Bonnett is a term for certain Chinense and perhaps other pods
which have a flattened characteristic shape similar to an Scottish Tam
or hat typically worn with the kilt, etc. As such it is normally
pronounced with a hard T at the end, just like a hat.
Chipotle (Chee-pote'-lay) is a wonderful smoked pod- often Jal. with a
sweet roasted, smokey flavor.
There are many more qualified than myself to answer your questions, so
you may get some different ideas.
Calvin