How to pronounce Mozzarella di bufala

In the International Phonetic Alphabet it is /mottsaˈrɛlla di ˈbuːfala/. In plain English letters that is mot-tsah-REL-lah dee BOO-fah-lah, 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 Mozzarella di bufala?

Mozzarella di bufala is a snack of Italy. Where it comes from: Caserta and Battipaglia. People usually eat it at lunch or dinner and as a snack. Its main ingredients are dairy & cheese. It tastes fresh.

Where Mozzarella di bufala comes from

Mozzarella di bufala is one of 141 signature dishes of Italy on this map. See all dishes from Campania.

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