How to pronounce Himmel un Ääd

In the International Phonetic Alphabet it is /ˈhɪml̩ ʊn ˈɛːt/. In plain English letters that is HIM-mel oon AYT, 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 Himmel un Ääd?

Himmel un Ääd is a main dish of Germany. Where it comes from: Rhineland. People usually eat it at lunch or dinner. Its main ingredients are potato, pork and offal. It tastes savory and sweet.

Where Himmel un Ääd comes from

Himmel un Ääd is one of 57 signature dishes of Germany on this map. See all dishes from North Rhine-Westphalia.

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