How to pronounce Edam cheese

Edam cheese is written Edammer kaas where it comes from. In the International Phonetic Alphabet it is /eːˈdɑmər kaːs/. In plain English letters that is ay-DAM-er KAHS, with the stress on the syllable in capitals. The recording above is by marcel coenders, a native speaker, shared on Wikimedia Commons.

What is Edam cheese?

Edam cheese is a snack of the Netherlands. Where it comes from: North Holland. People usually eat it as a snack. Its main ingredients are dairy & cheese. It tastes savory.

Where Edam cheese comes from

Edam cheese is one of 30 signature dishes of the Netherlands on this map. See all dishes from North Holland.

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