How to pronounce Tekwan

In the International Phonetic Alphabet it is /ˈtɛʔwan/. In plain English letters that is TECK-wahn, 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 Tekwan?

Tekwan is a soup or stew of Indonesia. Where it comes from: South Sumatra (Palembang). People usually eat it at lunch or dinner and as a snack. Its main ingredients are fish and seafood. It tastes savory.

Where Tekwan comes from

Tekwan is one of 46 signature dishes of Indonesia on this map. See all dishes from Palembang.

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