How to pronounce Brussels waffle

Brussels waffle is written Brusselse wafel where it comes from. In the International Phonetic Alphabet it is /ˈbrʏsəlsə ˈʋaːfəl/. In plain English letters that is BRUSS-ul-suh VAH-ful, 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 Brussels waffle?

Brussels waffle is a dessert of Belgium. Where it comes from: Brussels. People usually eat it as a snack and at teatime. Its main ingredients are wheat & flour, egg and dairy & cheese. It tastes sweet.

Where Brussels waffle comes from

Brussels waffle is one of 32 signature dishes of Belgium on this map. See all dishes from Brussels.

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