How to pronounce Unicum

In the International Phonetic Alphabet it is /ˈunikum/. In plain English letters that is OO-nee-koom, 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 Unicum?

Unicum is a drink of Hungary. Where it comes from: Budapest. People usually eat it as a snack. It tastes spicy and rich.

Where Unicum comes from

Unicum is one of 21 signature dishes of Hungary on this map. See all dishes from Budapest.

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