How to pronounce Calisson d'Aix

In the International Phonetic Alphabet it is /kalisɔ̃/. In plain English letters that is kah-lee-SON, 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 Calisson d'Aix?

Calisson d'Aix is a dessert of France. Where it comes from: Aix-en-Provence. People usually eat it on festive days and at teatime. Its main ingredients are nuts & seeds. It tastes sweet.

Where Calisson d'Aix comes from

Calisson d'Aix is one of 73 signature dishes of France on this map. See all dishes from Provence-Alpes-Côte-d'Azur.

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