How to pronounce Bourdeto

Bourdeto is written μπουρδέτο where it comes from. In the International Phonetic Alphabet it is /burˈðeto/. In plain English letters that is boor-DHEH-toh, 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 Bourdeto?

Bourdeto is a main dish of Greece. Where it comes from: Corfu (Ionian Islands). People usually eat it at lunch or dinner. Its main ingredients are fish. It tastes spicy and savory.

Where Bourdeto comes from

Bourdeto is one of 37 signature dishes of Greece on this map. See all dishes from Corfu.

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