How to pronounce Risi e bisi

In the International Phonetic Alphabet it is /ˈrizi e ˈbizi/. In plain English letters that is REE-zee eh BEE-zee, 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 Risi e bisi?

Risi e bisi is a rice dish of Italy. Where it comes from: Venice. People usually eat it at lunch or dinner. Its main ingredients are rice, vegetables, pork and dairy & cheese. It tastes fresh and savory.

Where Risi e bisi comes from

Risi e bisi is one of 141 signature dishes of Italy on this map. See all dishes from Venice.

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Food of Italy

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