How to pronounce Brennivín

In the International Phonetic Alphabet it is /ˈprɛnːɪˌviːn/. In plain English letters that is BREN-ni-veen, 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 Brennivín?

Brennivín is a drink of Iceland. Where it comes from: All Iceland. People usually eat it on festive days. It tastes savory.

Where Brennivín comes from

Brennivín is one of 13 signature dishes of Iceland on this map.

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