How to pronounce Kriek

In the International Phonetic Alphabet it is /krik/. In plain English letters that is KREEK, 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 Kriek?

Kriek is a drink of Belgium. Where it comes from: Flemish Brabant and Brussels. People usually eat it as a snack. Its main ingredients are wheat & flour. It tastes sour and fresh.

Where Kriek comes from

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

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