How to pronounce Eierschecke

In the International Phonetic Alphabet it is /ˈaɪ̯ɐˌʃɛkə/. In plain English letters that is EYE-er-shek-uh, 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 Eierschecke?

Eierschecke is a dessert of Germany. Where it comes from: Saxony. People usually eat it at teatime. Its main ingredients are wheat & flour, dairy & cheese and egg. It tastes sweet.

Where Eierschecke comes from

Eierschecke is one of 57 signature dishes of Germany on this map. See all dishes from Saxony.

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Food of Germany

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