How to pronounce Gouda cheese

Gouda cheese is written Goudse kaas where it comes from. In the International Phonetic Alphabet it is /ˈɣʌutsə kaːs/. In plain English letters that is KHOWT-suh KAHS, with the stress on the syllable in capitals. The recording above is by GerardM, a native speaker, shared on Wikimedia Commons.

What is Gouda cheese?

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

Where Gouda cheese comes from

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

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