Is it turmeric or tumeric?

[dawnnys]

I thought it had an "R" but have seen it spelled both ways (and pronounced both ways - even with the "R", I've heard it pronounced as though it was without it). TIA!

 

[erininny]

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http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/turmeric

 

[dawnnys]

Thanks Erin - so there ARE 2 ways to pronounce it! (I love that audio option at dictionary.com) Thx

 

[dawnnys]

Dah, I mean merriam-webster.com