How to pronounce Metsovone

Metsovone is written μετσοβόνε where it comes from. In the International Phonetic Alphabet it is /met͡soˈvone/. In plain English letters that is met-so-VOH-neh, 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 Metsovone?

Metsovone is a snack of Greece. Where it comes from: Metsovo (Epirus). People usually eat it as a snack. Its main ingredients are dairy & cheese. It tastes smoky and savory.

Where Metsovone comes from

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

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