How to pronounce Formaela

Formaela is written φορμαέλα where it comes from. In the International Phonetic Alphabet it is /formaˈela/. In plain English letters that is for-mah-EH-lah, 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 Formaela?

Formaela is a snack of Greece. Where it comes from: Arachova (Central Greece). People usually eat it as a snack. Its main ingredients are dairy & cheese. It tastes savory and rich.

Where Formaela comes from

Formaela is one of 37 signature dishes of Greece on this map.

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Food of Greece

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