How to pronounce Israeli wine

Israeli wine is written יין ישראלי where it comes from. In the International Phonetic Alphabet it is /ˈjajin jisʁeʔeˈli/. In plain English letters that is YAH-yeen yees-reh-eh-LEE, 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 Israeli wine?

Israeli wine is a drink of Israel. Where it comes from: Haifa District (Zikhron Ya'akov). People usually eat it at lunch or dinner and on festive days. Its main ingredients are vegetables. It tastes rich.

Where Israeli wine comes from

Israeli wine is one of 18 signature dishes of Israel on this map.

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• Israeli salad סלט ישראלי · Street food · Israel

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Food of Israel

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