How to pronounce Munster

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

What is Munster?

Munster is a snack of France. Where it comes from: Munster valley (Vosges). People usually eat it as a snack. Its main ingredients are dairy & cheese. It tastes savory and rich.

Where Munster comes from

Munster is one of 73 signature dishes of France on this map. See all dishes from Grand Est.

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Food of France

Dishes like Munster in other countries

Same type of dish and similar main ingredients as Munster:

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