How to pronounce Ossenworst

In the International Phonetic Alphabet it is /ˈɔsə(ɱ)ˌʋɔrst/. In plain English letters that is OSS-un-vorst, with the stress on the syllable in capitals. The recording above is by marcel coenders, a native speaker, shared on Wikimedia Commons.

What is Ossenworst?

Ossenworst is a snack of the Netherlands. Where it comes from: North Holland. People usually eat it as a snack. Its main ingredients are beef. It tastes savory.

Where Ossenworst comes from

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

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Food of the Netherlands

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