How to pronounce Frankfurter Kranz

In the International Phonetic Alphabet it is /ˈfʁaŋkfʊʁtɐ ˈkʁants/. In plain English letters that is FRAHNK-foor-ter KRAHNTS, 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 Frankfurter Kranz?

Frankfurter Kranz is a dessert of Germany. Where it comes from: Frankfurt (Hesse). People usually eat it at teatime and on festive days. Its main ingredients are wheat & flour, egg, dairy & cheese and nuts & seeds. It tastes sweet and rich.

Where Frankfurter Kranz comes from

Frankfurter Kranz is one of 57 signature dishes of Germany on this map. See all dishes from Frankfurt.

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