How to pronounce Mämmi

In the International Phonetic Alphabet it is /ˈmæmːi/. In plain English letters that is MAM-mee, 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 Mämmi?

Mämmi is a dessert of Finland. Where it comes from: Western Finland. People usually eat it on festive days. Its main ingredients are wheat & flour and dairy & cheese. It tastes sweet.

Where Mämmi comes from

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

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• Sultsina · Snack · North Karelia

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Food of Finland

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