How to pronounce Käsknöpfle

In the International Phonetic Alphabet it is /ˈkɛːsˌknœpflə/. In plain English letters that is KAYS-knurp-fluh, 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 Käsknöpfle?

Käsknöpfle is a noodle dish of Austria. Where it comes from: Vorarlberg. People usually eat it at lunch or dinner. Its main ingredients are wheat & flour, egg and dairy & cheese. It tastes savory and rich.

Where Käsknöpfle comes from

Käsknöpfle is one of 29 signature dishes of Austria on this map.

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