How to pronounce Lot cha

Lot cha is written លត​ឆា where it comes from. In the International Phonetic Alphabet it is /lɔːt cʰaː/. In plain English letters that is LOT CHAH, 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 Lot cha?

Lot cha is a noodle dish of Cambodia. People usually eat it as a snack. Its main ingredients are rice, egg and beef. It tastes savory.

Where Lot cha comes from

Lot cha is one of 15 signature dishes of Cambodia on this map.

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Food of Cambodia

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