How to pronounce Egri Bikavér

In the International Phonetic Alphabet it is /ˈɛɡri ˈbikɒveːr/. In plain English letters that is EG-ree BEE-kah-vair, 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 Egri Bikavér?

Egri Bikavér is a drink of Hungary. Where it comes from: Eger (Northern Hungary). People usually eat it at lunch or dinner and on festive days. It tastes rich.

Where Egri Bikavér comes from

Egri Bikavér is one of 21 signature dishes of Hungary on this map.

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