How to pronounce Gundruk

Gundruk is written गुन्द्रुक where it comes from. In the International Phonetic Alphabet it is /ɡund̪ruk/. In plain English letters that is GOON-drook, with the stress on the syllable in capitals. The recording above is by Krish Dulal, a native speaker, shared on Wikimedia Commons.

What is Gundruk?

Gundruk is a main dish of Nepal. Where it comes from: All Nepal. People usually eat it at lunch or dinner. Its main ingredients are vegetables. It tastes sour.

Where Gundruk comes from

Gundruk is one of 15 signature dishes of Nepal on this map.

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