How to pronounce Quarkkeulchen

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

What is Quarkkeulchen?

Quarkkeulchen is a dessert of Germany. Where it comes from: Saxony. People usually eat it at lunch or dinner and at teatime. Its main ingredients are potato, dairy & cheese and egg. It tastes sweet.

Where Quarkkeulchen comes from

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

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