How to pronounce Kitsune udon

Kitsune udon is written きつねうどん where it comes from. In the International Phonetic Alphabet it is /kitsɯne ɯdoɴ/. In plain English letters that is KEET-soo-neh OO-don, 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 Kitsune udon?

Kitsune udon is a noodle dish of Japan. Where it comes from: Osaka. People usually eat it at lunch or dinner. Its main ingredients are wheat & flour and beans & tofu. It tastes savory and sweet.

Where Kitsune udon comes from

Kitsune udon is one of 65 signature dishes of Japan on this map. See all dishes from Ōsaka Prefecture.

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