How to pronounce Limburg vlaai

Limburg vlaai is written Limburgse vlaai where it comes from. In the International Phonetic Alphabet it is /ˈlɪmbʏrxsə vlaːi/. In plain English letters that is LIM-burkh-suh VLAH-ee, 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 Limburg vlaai?

Limburg vlaai is a dessert of the Netherlands. Where it comes from: Limburg. People usually eat it at teatime and on festive days. Its main ingredients are wheat & flour. It tastes sweet.

Where Limburg vlaai comes from

Limburg vlaai is one of 30 signature dishes of the Netherlands on this map.

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