How to pronounce Wachauer Laberl

In the International Phonetic Alphabet it is /ˈvaxaʊ̯ɐ ˈlaːbɐl/. In plain English letters that is VAH-khow-er LAH-berl, 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 Wachauer Laberl?

Wachauer Laberl is a bread or pastry of Austria. Where it comes from: Wachau (Lower Austria). People usually eat it for breakfast and as a snack. Its main ingredients are wheat & flour. It tastes savory.

Where Wachauer Laberl comes from

Wachauer Laberl is one of 29 signature dishes of Austria on this map.

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