How to pronounce Socca

In the International Phonetic Alphabet it is /sɔka/. In plain English letters that is SOK-kah, 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 Socca?

Socca is a street food of France. Where it comes from: Nice. People usually eat it as a snack. Its main ingredients are beans & tofu. It tastes savory.

Where Socca comes from

Socca is one of 73 signature dishes of France on this map. See all dishes from Nice.

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