How to pronounce Paris-Brest

In the International Phonetic Alphabet it is /paʁi bʁɛst/. In plain English letters that is pah-REE BREST, 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 Paris-Brest?

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

Where Paris-Brest comes from

Paris-Brest is one of 73 signature dishes of France on this map. See all dishes from Île-de-France.

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