How to pronounce Franzbrötchen

In the International Phonetic Alphabet it is /ˈfʁantsˌbʁøːtçən/. In plain English letters that is FRAHNTS-brurt-khen, with the stress on the syllable in capitals. The recording above is by Jeuwre, a native speaker, shared on Wikimedia Commons.

What is Franzbrötchen?

Franzbrötchen is a bread or pastry of Germany. Where it comes from: Hamburg. People usually eat it for breakfast and at teatime. Its main ingredients are wheat & flour. It tastes sweet.

Where Franzbrötchen comes from

Franzbrötchen is one of 57 signature dishes of Germany on this map. See all dishes from Hamburg.

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