How to pronounce Bir pletok

In the International Phonetic Alphabet it is /bir ˈplɛtɔʔ/. In plain English letters that is beer PLEH-tok, 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 Bir pletok?

Bir pletok is a drink of Indonesia. Where it comes from: Jakarta (Betawi). People usually eat it as a snack. It tastes spicy and sweet.

Where Bir pletok comes from

Bir pletok is one of 46 signature dishes of Indonesia on this map. See all dishes from Jakarta.

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