How to pronounce Gratin dauphinois

In the International Phonetic Alphabet it is /ɡʁatɛ̃ dofinwa/. In plain English letters that is grah-TAN doh-fee-NWAH, 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 Gratin dauphinois?

Gratin dauphinois is a main dish of France. Where it comes from: Dauphiné (Vercors). People usually eat it at lunch or dinner. Its main ingredients are potato and dairy & cheese. It tastes rich and savory.

Where Gratin dauphinois comes from

Gratin dauphinois is one of 73 signature dishes of France on this map. See all dishes from Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes.

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Food of France

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