How to pronounce Altbier

In the International Phonetic Alphabet it is /ˈaltˌbiːɐ̯/. In plain English letters that is AHLT-beer, with the stress on the syllable in capitals. The recording above is by Jeuwre, a native speaker, shared on Wikimedia Commons.

What is Altbier?

Altbier is a drink of Germany. Where it comes from: Düsseldorf (Rhineland). People usually eat it as a snack and late at night. Its main ingredients are wheat & flour. It tastes rich.

Where Altbier comes from

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

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