How to pronounce Arnhemse meisjes

In the International Phonetic Alphabet it is /ˈɑrnɛmsə ˈmɛiʃəs/. In plain English letters that is ARN-em-suh MAY-shus, 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 Arnhemse meisjes?

Arnhemse meisjes is a dessert of the Netherlands. Where it comes from: Gelderland. People usually eat it at teatime and as a snack. Its main ingredients are wheat & flour. It tastes sweet.

Where Arnhemse meisjes comes from

Arnhemse meisjes is one of 30 signature dishes of the Netherlands on this map.

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