How to pronounce Gâteau nantais

In the International Phonetic Alphabet it is /ɡato nɑ̃tɛ/. In plain English letters that is gah-TOH nahn-TEH, 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 Gâteau nantais?

Gâteau nantais is a dessert of France. Where it comes from: Nantes. People usually eat it at teatime. Its main ingredients are nuts & seeds, wheat & flour, egg and dairy & cheese. It tastes sweet.

Where Gâteau nantais comes from

Gâteau nantais is one of 73 signature dishes of France on this map.

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