Pomelo

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Pomelo (== Template:IPA

The Template:IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet) is a system of phonetic notation based primarily on the Latin alphabet. It was devised by the International Phonetic Association in the late 19th century as a standardized representation of the sounds of spoken language.

Pronunciation

The pronunciation of the term "IPA" is /aɪ piː eɪ/ in English.

Etymology

The term "IPA" is an acronym for the International Phonetic Alphabet. The International Phonetic Association, founded in 1886, created the IPA to provide a single, universal system for the transcription of spoken language.

Related Terms

  • Phonetic notation: A system used to visually represent the sounds of speech. The IPA is one type of phonetic notation.
  • Phonetics: The study of the physical sounds of human speech. It is concerned with the physical properties of speech sounds (phonemes), and the processes of their physiological production, auditory reception, and neurophysiological perception.
  • Phonology: The study of the way sounds function within a particular language or languages. While phonetics concerns the physical production, acoustic transmission and perception of the sounds of speech, phonology describes the way sounds function within a particular language or languages.
  • Transcription (linguistics): The systematic representation of spoken language in written form. The source of the words transcribe and transcription, the term means "to write across" in Latin, and it's the process of converting spoken language into written form. In linguistics, this is often done using the IPA.

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The Pomelo (Citrus maxima or Citrus grandis), also known as pummelo, pomello, pamplemousse, jabong, shaddock, or Chinese grapefruit is the largest citrus fruit from the family Rutaceae and the principal ancestor of the grapefruit. It is a natural, non-hybrid citrus fruit, similar in appearance to a large grapefruit, native to South and Southeast Asia.

Etymology

The word "pomelo" has become the more common name, but "pomelo" has also been used for grapefruit. The etymology of the word "pomelo" is complex. It is thought to have been derived from Dutch "pompelmoes". The name "pummelo" is used mainly in the context of preserving biodiversity among citrus species.

Description

The pomelo tree may be 16–50 feet (5–15 meters) high, with a somewhat contorted trunk 4–12 inches (10–30 cm) in diameter, and low-hanging, irregular branches. The rind of the fruit is tough and slightly rough, usually pale green to yellow when ripe, with sweet white (or, more rarely, pink or red) flesh, and a very thick albedo (rind pith).

Cultivation and uses

Pomelos are usually pale green to yellow when ripe, with sweet white (or, more rarely, pink or red) flesh and very thick albedo. They are commonly consumed and used for festive occasions throughout Southeast Asia. The juice is also used in cooking. Pomelo is one of the original citrus species from which the rest of cultivated citrus have been hybridized.

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