How to pronounce Leyden cheese

Leyden cheese is written Leidse kaas where it comes from. In the International Phonetic Alphabet it is /ˈlɛitsə kaːs/. In plain English letters that is LAYT-suh KAHS, 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 Leyden cheese?

Leyden 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.

Where Leyden cheese comes from

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

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