How to pronounce Comté

In the International Phonetic Alphabet it is /kɔ̃te/. In plain English letters that is kon-TAY, with the stress on the syllable in capitals. The recording above is by Lyokoï, a native speaker, shared on Wikimedia Commons.

What is Comté?

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

Where Comté comes from

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

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• Cancoillotte · Snack · Franche-Comté

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Food of France

Dishes like Comté in other countries

Same type of dish and similar main ingredients as Comté:

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