How to pronounce Porilainen

In the International Phonetic Alphabet it is /ˈporilɑi̯nen/. In plain English letters that is POH-ree-lie-nen, 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 Porilainen?

Porilainen is a street food of Finland. Where it comes from: Pori (Satakunta). People usually eat it late at night and as a snack. Its main ingredients are pork and wheat & flour. It tastes savory.

Where Porilainen comes from

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

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