How to pronounce Gudeg

In the International Phonetic Alphabet it is /ˈɡudɛɡ/. In plain English letters that is GOO-deg, 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 Gudeg?

Gudeg is a main dish of Indonesia. Where it comes from: Yogyakarta. People usually eat it at lunch or dinner and for breakfast. Its main ingredients are vegetables, chicken and egg. It tastes sweet and rich.

Where Gudeg comes from

Gudeg is one of 46 signature dishes of Indonesia on this map.

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