How to pronounce Nürnberger Lebkuchen

In the International Phonetic Alphabet it is /ˈnʏʁnbɛʁɡɐ ˈleːpˌkuːxn̩/. In plain English letters that is NURN-bair-ger LAYP-koo-khen, with the stress on the syllable in capitals. The recording above is by GTaliska, a native speaker, shared on Wikimedia Commons.

What is Nürnberger Lebkuchen?

Nürnberger Lebkuchen is a dessert of Germany. Where it comes from: Nuremberg (Bavaria). People usually eat it on festive days and at teatime. Its main ingredients are wheat & flour and nuts & seeds. It tastes sweet.

Where Nürnberger Lebkuchen comes from

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

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