How to pronounce Mykyrokka

In the International Phonetic Alphabet it is /ˈmykyˌrokːɑ/. In plain English letters that is MUE-kue-ROAK-kah, 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 Mykyrokka?

Mykyrokka is a soup or stew of Finland. Where it comes from: Savo. People usually eat it at lunch or dinner. Its main ingredients are offal, pork and potato. It tastes rich and savory.

Where Mykyrokka comes from

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

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