How to pronounce Kampanisu

In the International Phonetic Alphabet it is /ˈkɑmpɑˌnisu/. In plain English letters that is KAHM-pah-NEE-soo, 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 Kampanisu?

Kampanisu is a bread or pastry of Finland. Where it comes from: Peräpohjola (Lapland). People usually eat it at teatime. Its main ingredients are wheat & flour and dairy & cheese. It tastes sweet.

Where Kampanisu comes from

Kampanisu is one of 20 signature dishes of Finland on this map.

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Food of Finland

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