How to pronounce Zserbó

In the International Phonetic Alphabet it is /ˈʒɛrboː/. In plain English letters that is ZHER-boh, 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 Zserbó?

Zserbó is a dessert of Hungary. Where it comes from: Budapest. People usually eat it at teatime and on festive days. Its main ingredients are wheat & flour and nuts & seeds. It tastes sweet and rich.

Where Zserbó comes from

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

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