How to pronounce Laksa Kedah

In the International Phonetic Alphabet it is /ˈlaksa ˈkedah/. In plain English letters that is LAHK-sah KEH-dah, 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 Laksa Kedah?

Laksa Kedah is a noodle dish of Malaysia. Where it comes from: Kedah. People usually eat it on festive days and at lunch or dinner. Its main ingredients are rice and fish. It tastes sour and spicy.

Where Laksa Kedah comes from

Laksa Kedah is one of 25 signature dishes of Malaysia on this map.

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Food of Malaysia

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