How to pronounce Lampredotto

In the International Phonetic Alphabet it is /lampreˈdotto/. In plain English letters that is lahm-preh-DOT-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 Lampredotto?

Lampredotto is a street food of Italy. Where it comes from: Florence. People usually eat it as a snack and at lunch or dinner. Its main ingredients are offal and wheat & flour. It tastes savory and spicy.

Where Lampredotto comes from

Lampredotto is one of 141 signature dishes of Italy on this map. See all dishes from Florence.

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Food of Italy

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