How to pronounce Sevan ishkhan

Sevan ishkhan is written Սևանի իշխան where it comes from. In the International Phonetic Alphabet it is /sɛˈvɑni iʃˈχɑn/. In plain English letters that is seh-VAH-nee eesh-KHAHN, 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 Sevan ishkhan?

Sevan ishkhan is a main dish of Armenia. Where it comes from: Gegharkunik (Lake Sevan). People usually eat it at lunch or dinner and on festive days. Its main ingredients are fish. It tastes savory.

Where Sevan ishkhan comes from

Sevan ishkhan is one of 15 signature dishes of Armenia on this map.

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