How to pronounce Black Forest gateau

Black Forest gateau is written Schwarzwälder Kirschtorte where it comes from. In the International Phonetic Alphabet it is /ˈʃvaʁt͡svɛldɐ ˈkɪʁʃˌtɔʁtə/. In plain English letters that is SHVARTS-vel-der KEERSH-tor-tuh, with the stress on the syllable in capitals. The recording above is by Jeuwre, a native speaker, shared on Wikimedia Commons.

What is Black Forest gateau?

Black Forest gateau is a dessert of Germany. Where it comes from: Black Forest (Baden-Württemberg). People usually eat it at teatime and on festive days. Its main ingredients are wheat & flour, egg and dairy & cheese. It tastes sweet and rich.

Where Black Forest gateau comes from

Black Forest gateau is one of 57 signature dishes of Germany on this map. See all dishes from Baden-Württemberg.

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