How to pronounce Mursik

In the International Phonetic Alphabet it is /mursik/. In plain English letters that is MOOR-sik, 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 Mursik?

Mursik is a drink of Kenya. Where it comes from: Rift Valley. People usually eat it for breakfast and at lunch or dinner. Its main ingredients are dairy & cheese. It tastes sour.

Where Mursik comes from

Mursik is one of 8 signature dishes of Kenya on this map.

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