How to pronounce Leipziger Lerche

In the International Phonetic Alphabet it is /ˈlaɪ̯ptsɪɡɐ ˈlɛʁçə/. In plain English letters that is LIPE-tsig-er LAIR-khuh, 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 Leipziger Lerche?

Leipziger Lerche is a dessert of Germany. Where it comes from: Leipzig (Saxony). People usually eat it at teatime. Its main ingredients are wheat & flour and nuts & seeds. It tastes sweet.

Where Leipziger Lerche comes from

Leipziger Lerche is one of 57 signature dishes of Germany on this map. See all dishes from Saxony.

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