How to pronounce Torta di Pasqua

In the International Phonetic Alphabet it is /ˈtorta di ˈpaskwa/. In plain English letters that is TOR-tah dee PAHS-kwah, 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 di Pasqua?

Torta di Pasqua is a bread or pastry of Italy. Where it comes from: Umbria and the Marche. People usually eat it for breakfast and on festive days. Its main ingredients are wheat & flour, egg and dairy & cheese. It tastes savory.

Where Torta di Pasqua comes from

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

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