How to pronounce Deventer koek

In the International Phonetic Alphabet it is /ˈdeːvəntər ˈkuk/. In plain English letters that is DAY-vun-ter KOOK, 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 Deventer koek?

Deventer koek is a dessert of the Netherlands. Where it comes from: Overijssel. People usually eat it at teatime and for breakfast. Its main ingredients are wheat & flour. It tastes sweet.

Where Deventer koek comes from

Deventer koek is one of 30 signature dishes of the Netherlands on this map.

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Food of the Netherlands

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