How to pronounce Irish coffee

Irish coffee is written caife Gaelach where it comes from. In the International Phonetic Alphabet it is /ˈaɪrɪʃ ˈkɒfi/. In plain English letters that is EYE-rish KOF-ee, 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 Irish coffee?

Irish coffee is a drink of Ireland. Where it comes from: Munster. People usually eat it at teatime and late at night. Its main ingredients are dairy & cheese. It tastes sweet and rich.

Where Irish coffee comes from

Irish coffee is one of 18 signature dishes of Ireland on this map.

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Dishes like Irish coffee in other countries

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