How to pronounce Assam tea

Assam tea is written অসম চাহ where it comes from. In the International Phonetic Alphabet it is /ɔxɔm saɦ/. In plain English letters that is AS-sam TEE, 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 Assam tea?

Assam tea is a drink of India. Where it comes from: Assam. People usually eat it for breakfast and at teatime. It tastes rich.

Where Assam tea comes from

Assam tea is one of 63 signature dishes of India on this map. See all dishes from Assam.

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