How to pronounce Dibbelabbes

In the International Phonetic Alphabet it is /ˈdɪbl̩ˌlabəs/. In plain English letters that is DIB-bel-lah-bus, 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 Dibbelabbes?

Dibbelabbes is a main dish of Germany. Where it comes from: Saarland. People usually eat it at lunch or dinner. Its main ingredients are potato, pork and vegetables. It tastes savory.

Where Dibbelabbes comes from

Dibbelabbes is one of 57 signature dishes of Germany on this map. See all dishes from Saarland.

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