How to pronounce Cancoillotte

In the International Phonetic Alphabet it is /kɑ̃kwajɔt/. In plain English letters that is kahn-kwah-YOT, with the stress on the syllable in capitals. The recording above is by Benoît Prieur, a native speaker, shared on Wikimedia Commons.

What is Cancoillotte?

Cancoillotte is a snack of France. Where it comes from: Franche-Comté. People usually eat it as a snack. Its main ingredients are dairy & cheese. It tastes savory.

Where Cancoillotte comes from

Cancoillotte is one of 73 signature dishes of France on this map. See all dishes from Bourgogne-Franche-Comté.

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