How to pronounce Pitta 'mpigliata

In the International Phonetic Alphabet it is /ˈpitta mpiʎˈʎaːta/. In plain English letters that is PEET-tah mpee-LYAH-tah, 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 Pitta 'mpigliata?

Pitta 'mpigliata is a dessert of Italy. Where it comes from: San Giovanni in Fiore (Calabria). People usually eat it on festive days. Its main ingredients are wheat & flour and nuts & seeds. It tastes sweet.

Where Pitta 'mpigliata comes from

Pitta 'mpigliata is one of 141 signature dishes of Italy on this map. See all dishes from Calabria.

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