How to pronounce Halászlé

In the International Phonetic Alphabet it is /ˈhɒlaːsleː/. In plain English letters that is HOL-ahs-lay, 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 Halászlé?

Halászlé is a soup or stew of Hungary. Where it comes from: Szeged (Southern Great Plain). People usually eat it at lunch or dinner. Its main ingredients are fish. It tastes spicy and savory.

Where Halászlé comes from

Halászlé is one of 21 signature dishes of Hungary on this map.

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Food of Hungary

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