How to pronounce Alani

Alani is written ալանի where it comes from. In the International Phonetic Alphabet it is /ɑlɑˈni/. In plain English letters that is ah-lah-NEE, with the stress on the syllable in capitals. The recording above is by Beko, a native speaker, shared on Wikimedia Commons.

What is Alani?

Alani is a snack of Armenia. Where it comes from: Gegharkunik. People usually eat it as a snack and at teatime. Its main ingredients are nuts & seeds. It tastes sweet.

Where Alani comes from

Alani is one of 15 signature dishes of Armenia on this map.

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Food of Armenia

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