How to pronounce Noon chai

Noon chai is written नून चाय where it comes from. In the International Phonetic Alphabet it is /nuːnɨ t͡ʃaːj/. In plain English letters that is NOON CHAI, 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 Noon chai?

Noon chai is a drink of India. Where it comes from: Jammu and Kashmir. People usually eat it for breakfast and at teatime. Its main ingredients are dairy & cheese. It tastes savory.

Where Noon chai comes from

Noon chai is one of 63 signature dishes of India on this map. See all dishes from Jammu and Kashmir.

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