How to pronounce Brunsviger

In the International Phonetic Alphabet it is /ˈpʁɔnˌsʋiˀɐ/. In plain English letters that is BROON-svee-er, 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 Brunsviger?

Brunsviger is a dessert of Denmark. Where it comes from: Funen. People usually eat it at teatime, for breakfast and on festive days. Its main ingredients are wheat & flour and dairy & cheese. It tastes sweet and rich.

Where Brunsviger comes from

Brunsviger is one of 19 signature dishes of Denmark on this map. See all dishes from Southern Denmark.

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Food of Denmark

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