How to pronounce Bossche bol

In the International Phonetic Alphabet it is /ˌbɔsə ˈbɔl/. In plain English letters that is boss-uh BOL, 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 Bossche bol?

Bossche bol is a dessert of the Netherlands. Where it comes from: North Brabant. People usually eat it at teatime. Its main ingredients are dairy & cheese, egg and wheat & flour. It tastes sweet and rich.

Where Bossche bol comes from

Bossche bol is one of 30 signature dishes of the Netherlands on this map.

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