How to pronounce Schweinshaxe

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

What is Schweinshaxe?

Schweinshaxe is a main dish of Germany. Where it comes from: Bavaria. People usually eat it at lunch or dinner and on festive days. Its main ingredients are pork. It tastes savory and rich.

Where Schweinshaxe comes from

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

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