How to pronounce Birnen, Bohnen und Speck

In the International Phonetic Alphabet it is /ˈbɪʁnən ˈboːnən ʊnt ˈʃpɛk/. In plain English letters that is BIR-nen BOH-nen oont SHPEK, 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 Birnen, Bohnen und Speck?

Birnen, Bohnen und Speck is a main dish of Germany. Where it comes from: Schleswig-Holstein and Hamburg. People usually eat it at lunch or dinner. Its main ingredients are pork, beans & tofu and potato. It tastes savory and sweet.

Where Birnen, Bohnen und Speck comes from

Birnen, Bohnen und Speck is one of 57 signature dishes of Germany on this map. See all dishes from Schleswig-Holstein.

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