How to pronounce Škripavac

In the International Phonetic Alphabet it is /ʃkrǐpaʋat͡s/. In plain English letters that is SHKREE-pah-vahts, 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 Škripavac?

Škripavac is a snack of Croatia. Where it comes from: Lika. People usually eat it as a snack. Its main ingredients are dairy & cheese. It tastes savory and fresh.

Where Škripavac comes from

Škripavac is one of 24 signature dishes of Croatia on this map. See all dishes from Lika-Senj.

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