How to pronounce Plinse

In the International Phonetic Alphabet it is /ˈplɪnzə/. In plain English letters that is PLIN-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 Plinse?

Plinse is a dessert of Germany. Where it comes from: Lusatia (Brandenburg). People usually eat it at lunch or dinner and at teatime. Its main ingredients are wheat & flour, egg and dairy & cheese. It tastes sweet.

Where Plinse comes from

Plinse is one of 57 signature dishes of Germany on this map.

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