Q: What is the CORRECT pronunciation of turmeric? I heard nine out of 10 TV chefs say “TOO-mer-ic,” but it seems it should be “TER-mer-ic.” — Fran Zielinski, Wyoming, Del. A: You’re largely right.

Turmeric is having a moment—and it's popping up in way more things (soups! drinks! beauty products!) than your chicken tikka masala. But like so many "it girls," turmeric also has a hard-to-say name.