How to pronounce Leberkäse

In the International Phonetic Alphabet it is /ˈleːbɐˌkɛːzə/. In plain English letters that is LAY-ber-kay-zuh, 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 Leberkäse?

Leberkäse is a street food of Germany. Where it comes from: Bavaria. People usually eat it as a snack and at lunch or dinner. Its main ingredients are pork and beef. It tastes savory.

Where Leberkäse comes from

Leberkäse is one of 57 signature dishes of Germany on this map. See all dishes from Bavaria.

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