How to pronounce East Frisian tea

East Frisian tea is written Ostfriesentee where it comes from. In the International Phonetic Alphabet it is /ˈɔstfʁiːzn̩ˌteː/. In plain English letters that is OST-free-zen-tay, 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 East Frisian tea?

East Frisian tea is a drink of Germany. Where it comes from: East Frisia (Lower Saxony). People usually eat it at teatime. Its main ingredients are dairy & cheese. It tastes rich.

Where East Frisian tea comes from

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