How to pronounce Gianduiotto

In the International Phonetic Alphabet it is /dʒanduˈjɔtto/. In plain English letters that is jahn-doo-YOT-toh, 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 Gianduiotto?

Gianduiotto is a dessert of Italy. Where it comes from: Turin. People usually eat it at teatime and on festive days. Its main ingredients are nuts & seeds and dairy & cheese. It tastes sweet and rich.

Where Gianduiotto comes from

Gianduiotto is one of 141 signature dishes of Italy on this map. See all dishes from Turin.

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