How to pronounce Tartufo di Pizzo

In the International Phonetic Alphabet it is /tarˈtuːfo di ˈpittso/. In plain English letters that is tar-TOO-foh dee PEET-tsoh, 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 Tartufo di Pizzo?

Tartufo di Pizzo is a dessert of Italy. Where it comes from: Pizzo (Calabria). People usually eat it at teatime. Its main ingredients are dairy & cheese and nuts & seeds. It tastes sweet.

Where Tartufo di Pizzo comes from

Tartufo di Pizzo is one of 141 signature dishes of Italy on this map. See all dishes from Calabria.

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