How to pronounce Lübeck marzipan

Lübeck marzipan is written Lübecker Marzipan where it comes from. In the International Phonetic Alphabet it is /ˈlyːbɛkɐ maʁt͡siˈpaːn/. In plain English letters that is LUE-bek-er mar-tsee-PAHN, 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 Lübeck marzipan?

Lübeck marzipan is a dessert of Germany. Where it comes from: Lübeck (Schleswig-Holstein). People usually eat it on festive days and at teatime. Its main ingredients are nuts & seeds. It tastes sweet.

Where Lübeck marzipan comes from

Lübeck marzipan is one of 57 signature dishes of Germany on this map. See all dishes from Schleswig-Holstein.

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