How to pronounce Leipäjuusto

In the International Phonetic Alphabet it is /ˈlei̯pæˌjuːsto/. In plain English letters that is LAY-pa-YOO-stoh, 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 Leipäjuusto?

Leipäjuusto is a snack of Finland. Where it comes from: Southern Ostrobothnia. People usually eat it as a snack and at teatime. Its main ingredients are dairy & cheese. It tastes rich.

Where Leipäjuusto comes from

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

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