How to pronounce Oliebollen

In the International Phonetic Alphabet it is /ˈoːliˌbɔlə(n)/. In plain English letters that is OH-lee-bol-un, with the stress on the syllable in capitals. The recording above is by Jcwf, a native speaker, shared on Wikimedia Commons.

What is Oliebollen?

Oliebollen is a dessert of the Netherlands. Where it comes from: Whole country. People usually eat it on festive days and as a snack. Its main ingredients are wheat & flour. It tastes sweet.

Where Oliebollen comes from

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

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• Groninger koek · Dessert · Groningen

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• Frisian sugar bread Fries suikerbrood · Bread & pastry · Friesland

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Food of the Netherlands

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