How to pronounce Maultaschen

In the International Phonetic Alphabet it is /ˈmaʊ̯lˌtaʃn̩/. In plain English letters that is MOWL-tah-shen, with the stress on the syllable in capitals. The recording above is by Jeuwre, a native speaker, shared on Wikimedia Commons.

What is Maultaschen?

Maultaschen is a noodle dish of Germany. Where it comes from: Swabia (Baden-Württemberg). People usually eat it at lunch or dinner. Its main ingredients are wheat & flour, pork, egg and vegetables. It tastes savory.

Where Maultaschen comes from

Maultaschen is one of 57 signature dishes of Germany on this map. See all dishes from Baden-Württemberg.

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Food of Germany

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