How to pronounce Kouign-amann

In the International Phonetic Alphabet it is /kwiɲ aˈman/. In plain English letters that is kween ah-MAHN, 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 Kouign-amann?

Kouign-amann is a dessert of France. Where it comes from: Douarnenez. People usually eat it at teatime. Its main ingredients are wheat & flour and dairy & cheese. It tastes sweet and rich.

Where Kouign-amann comes from

Kouign-amann is one of 73 signature dishes of France on this map. See all dishes from Bretagne.

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