How to pronounce Shkmeruli

Shkmeruli is written შქმერული where it comes from. In the International Phonetic Alphabet it is /ʃkʼmɛruli/. In plain English letters that is shkmeh-ROO-lee, 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 Shkmeruli?

Shkmeruli is a main dish of Georgia. Where it comes from: Racha. People usually eat it at lunch or dinner. Its main ingredients are chicken and dairy & cheese. It tastes rich and savory.

Where Shkmeruli comes from

Shkmeruli is one of 24 signature dishes of Georgia on this map. See all dishes from Racha-Lechkhumi and Kvemo Svaneti.

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• Chakapuli ჩაქაფული · Main dish · Kakheti

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Food of Georgia

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