How to pronounce Maccheroni alla chitarra

In the International Phonetic Alphabet it is /makkeˈroːni alla kiˈtarra/. In plain English letters that is mahk-keh-ROH-nee AHL-lah kee-TAR-rah, 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 Maccheroni alla chitarra?

Maccheroni alla chitarra is a noodle dish of Italy. Where it comes from: Abruzzo. People usually eat it at lunch or dinner. Its main ingredients are wheat & flour, egg and lamb. It tastes savory.

Where Maccheroni alla chitarra comes from

Maccheroni alla chitarra is one of 141 signature dishes of Italy on this map. See all dishes from Abruzzo.

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Food of Italy

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