How to pronounce Kibbeling

In the International Phonetic Alphabet it is /ˈkɪbəlɪŋ/. In plain English letters that is KIB-uh-ling, with the stress on the syllable in capitals. The recording above is by marcel coenders, a native speaker, shared on Wikimedia Commons.

What is Kibbeling?

Kibbeling is a street food of the Netherlands. Where it comes from: Coast. People usually eat it as a snack. Its main ingredients are fish. It tastes savory.

Where Kibbeling comes from

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

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