How to pronounce Pappa al pomodoro

In the International Phonetic Alphabet it is /ˈpappa al pomoˈdɔːro/. In plain English letters that is PAHP-pah ahl poh-moh-DOH-roh, 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 Pappa al pomodoro?

Pappa al pomodoro is a soup or stew of Italy. Where it comes from: Florence and Siena. People usually eat it at lunch or dinner. Its main ingredients are wheat & flour and vegetables. It tastes fresh and savory.

Where Pappa al pomodoro comes from

Pappa al pomodoro is one of 141 signature dishes of Italy on this map. See all dishes from Florence.

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