How to pronounce Ararat brandy

Ararat brandy is written Հայկական կոնյակ where it comes from. In the International Phonetic Alphabet it is /hɑjkɑˈkɑn kɔˈɲɑk/. In plain English letters that is hai-kah-KAHN koh-NYAHK, with the stress on the syllable in capitals. There is no recording by a native speaker yet, so use the spelling and the IPA.

What is Ararat brandy?

Ararat brandy is a drink of Armenia. Where it comes from: Yerevan. People usually eat it on festive days. Its main ingredients are vegetables. It tastes rich.

Where Ararat brandy comes from

Ararat brandy is one of 15 signature dishes of Armenia on this map. See all dishes from Yerevan.

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Food of Armenia

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