How to pronounce Sanuki udon

Sanuki udon is written 讃岐うどん where it comes from. In the International Phonetic Alphabet it is /saнɯki ɯdoɴ/. In plain English letters that is sah-NOO-kee 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 Sanuki udon?

Sanuki udon is a noodle dish of Japan. Where it comes from: Kagawa. People usually eat it for breakfast and at lunch or dinner. Its main ingredients are wheat & flour and fish. It tastes savory.

Where Sanuki udon comes from

Sanuki udon is one of 65 signature dishes of Japan on this map.

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Food of Japan

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