How to pronounce Fonduta valdostana

In the International Phonetic Alphabet it is /fonˈduːta valdosˈtaːna/. In plain English letters that is fon-DOO-tah val-doh-STAH-nah, 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 Fonduta valdostana?

Fonduta valdostana is a main dish of Italy. Where it comes from: Aosta Valley. People usually eat it at lunch or dinner. Its main ingredients are dairy & cheese and egg. It tastes rich and savory.

Where Fonduta valdostana comes from

Fonduta valdostana is one of 141 signature dishes of Italy on this map. See all dishes from Valle d'Aosta.

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