How to pronounce Keropok lekor

In the International Phonetic Alphabet it is /kəˈropoʔ ˈlekor/. In plain English letters that is keh-ROH-pok LAY-kor, 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 Keropok lekor?

Keropok lekor is a snack of Malaysia. Where it comes from: Terengganu. People usually eat it as a snack. Its main ingredients are fish. It tastes savory.

Where Keropok lekor comes from

Keropok lekor is one of 25 signature dishes of Malaysia on this map. See all dishes from Terengganu.

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Food of Malaysia

Dishes like Keropok lekor in other countries

Same type of dish and similar main ingredients as Keropok lekor:

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