How to pronounce Torta al testo

In the International Phonetic Alphabet it is /ˈtorta al ˈtɛsto/. In plain English letters that is TOR-tah ahl TES-toh, 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 Torta al testo?

Torta al testo is a bread or pastry of Italy. Where it comes from: Perugia. People usually eat it as a snack and at lunch or dinner. Its main ingredients are wheat & flour, pork and dairy & cheese. It tastes savory.

Where Torta al testo comes from

Torta al testo is one of 141 signature dishes of Italy on this map. See all dishes from Umbria.

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