How to pronounce Limerick ham

Limerick ham is written liamhás Luimnigh where it comes from. In the International Phonetic Alphabet it is /ˈlɪmərɪk hæm/. In plain English letters that is LIM-er-ik HAM, 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 Limerick ham?

Limerick ham is a main dish of Ireland. Where it comes from: Munster. People usually eat it at lunch or dinner and on festive days. Its main ingredients are pork. It tastes smoky and savory.

Where Limerick ham comes from

Limerick ham is one of 18 signature dishes of Ireland on this map.

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