How to pronounce Izumo soba

Izumo soba is written 出雲そば where it comes from. In the International Phonetic Alphabet it is /izɯmo soba/. In plain English letters that is EE-zoo-moh SOH-bah, 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 Izumo soba?

Izumo soba is a noodle dish of Japan. Where it comes from: Izumo, Shimane. People usually eat it at lunch or dinner. Its main ingredients are wheat & flour. It tastes savory.

Where Izumo soba comes from

Izumo soba is one of 65 signature dishes of Japan on this map.

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Food of Japan

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