How to pronounce Cjarsons

In the International Phonetic Alphabet it is /tʃarˈsons/. In plain English letters that is char-SONS, 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 Cjarsons?

Cjarsons is a noodle dish of Italy. Where it comes from: Carnia (Friuli). People usually eat it at lunch or dinner and on festive days. Its main ingredients are wheat & flour, potato and dairy & cheese. It tastes sweet and savory.

Where Cjarsons comes from

Cjarsons is one of 141 signature dishes of Italy on this map. See all dishes from Friuli-Venezia Giulia.

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• Gubana · Dessert · Cividale del Friuli

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• Prosciutto di San Daniele · Snack · San Daniele del Friuli

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• Pizza napoletana · Bread & pastry · Naples

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• Carbonara · Noodles & pasta · Rome

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Food of Italy

Dishes like Cjarsons in other countries

Same type of dish and similar main ingredients as Cjarsons:

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