How to pronounce Krupnikas

In the International Phonetic Alphabet it is /ˈkrʊpʲnʲɪkɐs/. In plain English letters that is KROOP-nih-kahs, 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 Krupnikas?

Krupnikas is a drink of Lithuania. People usually eat it on festive days. It tastes sweet and spicy.

Where Krupnikas comes from

Krupnikas is one of 13 signature dishes of Lithuania on this map.

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