How to pronounce Haagse hopjes

In the International Phonetic Alphabet it is /ˈɦaːxsə ˈɦɔpjəs/. In plain English letters that is HAHKH-suh HOP-yus, 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 Haagse hopjes?

Haagse hopjes 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 sweet.

Where Haagse hopjes comes from

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

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