How to pronounce Karlovy Vary dumpling

Karlovy Vary dumpling is written karlovarský knedlík where it comes from. In the International Phonetic Alphabet it is /ˈkarlovarskiː ˈkn̩ɛdliːk/. In plain English letters that is KAR-loh-var-skee KNED-leek, 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 Karlovy Vary dumpling?

Karlovy Vary dumpling is a main dish of Czechia. Where it comes from: Karlovy Vary. People usually eat it at lunch or dinner. Its main ingredients are wheat & flour, egg and dairy & cheese. It tastes savory.

Where Karlovy Vary dumpling comes from

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

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