How to pronounce Matnakash

Matnakash is written մատնաքաշ where it comes from. In the International Phonetic Alphabet it is /mɑtnɑˈkʰɑʃ/. In plain English letters that is maht-nah-KAHSH, 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 Matnakash?

Matnakash is a bread or pastry of Armenia. Where it comes from: Yerevan. People usually eat it at lunch or dinner. Its main ingredients are wheat & flour. It tastes savory.

Where Matnakash comes from

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

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