How to pronounce Becherovka

In the International Phonetic Alphabet it is /ˈbɛxɛrofka/. In plain English letters that is BEH-kheh-rof-kah, with the stress on the syllable in capitals. The recording above is by Miaow Miaow, a native speaker, shared on Wikimedia Commons.

What is Becherovka?

Becherovka is a drink of Czechia. Where it comes from: Karlovy Vary. People usually eat it as a snack. It tastes sweet and spicy.

Where Becherovka comes from

Becherovka is one of 19 signature dishes of Czechia on this map. See all dishes from Karlovy Vary.

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