How to pronounce Roti canai

In the International Phonetic Alphabet it is /ˈroti t͡ʃaˈnai/. In plain English letters that is ROH-tee chah-NIGH, 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 Roti canai?

Roti canai is a bread or pastry of Malaysia. People usually eat it for breakfast and late at night. Its main ingredients are wheat & flour. It tastes savory and rich.

Where Roti canai comes from

Roti canai is one of 25 signature dishes of Malaysia on this map.

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