How to pronounce Gnocco fritto

In the International Phonetic Alphabet it is /ˈɲɔkko ˈfritto/. In plain English letters that is NYOK-koh FREET-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 Gnocco fritto?

Gnocco fritto is a street food of Italy. Where it comes from: Modena and Reggio Emilia. People usually eat it as a snack and at lunch or dinner. Its main ingredients are wheat & flour and pork. It tastes savory and rich.

Where Gnocco fritto comes from

Gnocco fritto is one of 141 signature dishes of Italy on this map. See all dishes from Emilia-Romagna.

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