How to pronounce Kölsch

In the International Phonetic Alphabet it is /kœlʃ/. In plain English letters that is KURLSH, 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 Kölsch?

Kölsch is a drink of Germany. Where it comes from: Cologne (Rhineland). People usually eat it as a snack and late at night. Its main ingredients are wheat & flour. It tastes fresh.

Where Kölsch comes from

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

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