How to pronounce Spundekäs

In the International Phonetic Alphabet it is /ˈʃpʊndəˌkɛːs/. In plain English letters that is SHPOON-duh-kayss, 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 Spundekäs?

Spundekäs is a snack of Germany. Where it comes from: Rhenish Hesse (Rhineland-Palatinate). People usually eat it as a snack. Its main ingredients are dairy & cheese. It tastes savory.

Where Spundekäs comes from

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

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