How to pronounce Schwenker

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

What is Schwenker?

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

Where Schwenker comes from

Schwenker is one of 57 signature dishes of Germany on this map. See all dishes from Saarland.

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