How to pronounce Welfenspeise

In the International Phonetic Alphabet it is /ˈvɛlfn̩ˌʃpaɪ̯zə/. In plain English letters that is VELF-en-shpy-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 Welfenspeise?

Welfenspeise is a dessert of Germany. Where it comes from: Hanover (Lower Saxony). People usually eat it on festive days. Its main ingredients are dairy & cheese and egg. It tastes sweet.

Where Welfenspeise comes from

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

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