How to pronounce Hutspot

In the International Phonetic Alphabet it is /ˈɦʏtspɔt/. In plain English letters that is HUTS-pot, with the stress on the syllable in capitals. The recording above is by Marjolein, a native speaker, shared on Wikimedia Commons.

What is Hutspot?

Hutspot is a main dish of the Netherlands. Where it comes from: South Holland. People usually eat it at lunch or dinner and on festive days. Its main ingredients are potato, vegetables and beef. It tastes savory.

Where Hutspot comes from

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

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