How to pronounce Aachener Printen

In the International Phonetic Alphabet it is /ˈaːxənɐ ˈpʁɪntn̩/. In plain English letters that is AH-khen-er PRIN-ten, 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 Aachener Printen?

Aachener Printen is a dessert of Germany. Where it comes from: Aachen (Rhineland). People usually eat it on festive days and at teatime. Its main ingredients are wheat & flour. It tastes sweet.

Where Aachener Printen comes from

Aachener Printen is one of 57 signature dishes of Germany on this map. See all dishes from North Rhine-Westphalia.

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