How to pronounce Layali Lubnan

Layali Lubnan is written ليالي لبنان where it comes from. In the International Phonetic Alphabet it is /laˈjaːli lubˈnaːn/. In plain English letters that is lah-YAH-lee loob-NAHN, 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 Layali Lubnan?

Layali Lubnan is a dessert of Lebanon. People usually eat it on festive days and at teatime. Its main ingredients are wheat & flour, dairy & cheese and nuts & seeds. It tastes sweet.

Where Layali Lubnan comes from

Layali Lubnan is one of 13 signature dishes of Lebanon on this map.

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