How to pronounce Youmian kaolaolao

Youmian kaolaolao is written 莜面栲栳栳 where it comes from. In the International Phonetic Alphabet it is /joʊ˧˥ mjɛn˥˩ kʰɑʊ˨˩ lɑʊ˨˩ lɑʊ/. In plain English letters that is YOH-myen KAOW-laow-laow, 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 Youmian kaolaolao?

Youmian kaolaolao is a noodle dish of China. Where it comes from: Northern Shanxi. People usually eat it at lunch or dinner. Its main ingredients are wheat & flour. It tastes savory.

Where Youmian kaolaolao comes from

Youmian kaolaolao is one of 108 signature dishes of China on this map. See all dishes from Shanxi.

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Food of China

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