How to pronounce Roquefort

In the International Phonetic Alphabet it is /ʁɔkfɔʁ/. In plain English letters that is rok-FOR, with the stress on the syllable in capitals. The recording above is by Mecanautes, a native speaker, shared on Wikimedia Commons.

What is Roquefort?

Roquefort is a snack of France. Where it comes from: Roquefort-sur-Soulzon. People usually eat it as a snack. Its main ingredients are dairy & cheese. It tastes savory and rich.

Where Roquefort comes from

Roquefort is one of 73 signature dishes of France on this map. See all dishes from Occitanie.

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Food of France

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