How to pronounce Ayam pop

In the International Phonetic Alphabet it is /ˈajam pɔp/. In plain English letters that is AH-yahm POP, 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 Ayam pop?

Ayam pop is a main dish of Indonesia. Where it comes from: West Sumatra. People usually eat it at lunch or dinner. Its main ingredients are chicken. It tastes savory.

Where Ayam pop comes from

Ayam pop is one of 46 signature dishes of Indonesia on this map. See all dishes from West Sumatra.

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