How to pronounce Karelian hot pot

Karelian hot pot is written karjalanpaisti where it comes from. In the International Phonetic Alphabet it is /ˈkɑrjɑlɑnˌpɑi̯sti/. In plain English letters that is KAR-yah-lahn-PIE-stee, 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 Karelian hot pot?

Karelian hot pot is a main dish of Finland. Where it comes from: Karelia. People usually eat it at lunch or dinner and on festive days. Its main ingredients are pork and beef. It tastes rich and savory.

Where Karelian hot pot comes from

Karelian hot pot is one of 20 signature dishes of Finland on this map.

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