How to pronounce Hamburger Aalsuppe

In the International Phonetic Alphabet it is /ˈhambʊʁɡɐ ˈaːlˌzʊpə/. In plain English letters that is HAHM-boor-ger AHL-zoo-puh, 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 Hamburger Aalsuppe?

Hamburger Aalsuppe is a soup or stew of Germany. Where it comes from: Hamburg. People usually eat it at lunch or dinner. Its main ingredients are fish and vegetables. It tastes sour, sweet and savory.

Where Hamburger Aalsuppe comes from

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

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