How to pronounce Halve Hahn

In the International Phonetic Alphabet it is /ˈhalvə ˈhaːn/. In plain English letters that is HAHL-vuh HAHN, 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 Halve Hahn?

Halve Hahn is a snack of Germany. Where it comes from: Cologne (Rhineland). People usually eat it as a snack. Its main ingredients are wheat & flour and dairy & cheese. It tastes savory.

Where Halve Hahn comes from

Halve Hahn is one of 57 signature dishes of Germany on this map. See all dishes from North Rhine-Westphalia.

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Food of Germany

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