How to pronounce Wiener Melange

In the International Phonetic Alphabet it is /ˈviːnɐ meˈlãːʒ/. In plain English letters that is VEE-ner may-LAHNZH, 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 Wiener Melange?

Wiener Melange is a drink of Austria. Where it comes from: Vienna. People usually eat it for breakfast and at teatime. Its main ingredients are dairy & cheese. It tastes rich.

Where Wiener Melange comes from

Wiener Melange is one of 29 signature dishes of Austria on this map. See all dishes from Vienna.

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