Melons
Melons (== 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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Melons are a type of fruit that belong to the Cucurbitaceae family. The term "melon" can refer to either the plant or specifically to the fruit. Melons originate from Africa and Southwest Asia, but they are now found all over the world. The word "melon" comes from the Latin word "melopepo", which is derived from the Greek word "mēlopepon".
Types of Melons
There are many different types of melons, including:
- Cantaloupe: This type of melon has a rough skin that looks like it's covered in netting. The flesh is usually orange.
- Honeydew: Honeydew melons have a smooth, pale green skin and a sweet, juicy flesh.
- Watermelon: Watermelons are large melons with a hard, green skin and sweet, juicy, red or pink flesh.
- Casaba: Casaba melons have a yellow skin and a white flesh. They are less sweet than other melons.
- Crenshaw: This type of melon is a hybrid of a casaba and a Persian melon. It has a greenish-yellow skin and a sweet, juicy flesh.
Health Benefits
Melons are not only delicious, but they are also very healthy. They are low in calories and high in vitamin C, vitamin A, and potassium. They also contain a good amount of fiber, which can help with digestion.
Culinary Uses
Melons can be eaten fresh or used in a variety of dishes. They are often used in fruit salads, desserts, and smoothies. Some types of melons, like watermelon, can also be grilled or used in salsas.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Melons
- Wikipedia's article - Melons
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Languages: - East Asian
中文,
日本,
한국어,
South Asian
हिन्दी,
Urdu,
বাংলা,
తెలుగు,
தமிழ்,
ಕನ್ನಡ,
Southeast Asian
Indonesian,
Vietnamese,
Thai,
မြန်မာဘာသာ,
European
español,
Deutsch,
français,
русский,
português do Brasil,
Italian,
polski