How to pronounce Makmoura

Makmoura is written مكمورة where it comes from. In the International Phonetic Alphabet it is /makˈmuːra/. In plain English letters that is mak-MOO-rah, 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 Makmoura?

Makmoura is a main dish of Jordan. Where it comes from: Irbid. People usually eat it on festive days and at lunch or dinner. Its main ingredients are wheat & flour and vegetables. It tastes rich and savory.

Where Makmoura comes from

Makmoura is one of 10 signature dishes of Jordan on this map.

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Food of Jordan

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