How to pronounce Banga soup

Banga soup is written Banga where it comes from. In the International Phonetic Alphabet it is /baŋɡa/. In plain English letters that is BAHNG-gah soup, 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 Banga soup?

Banga soup is a soup or stew of Nigeria. Where it comes from: Niger Delta. People usually eat it at lunch or dinner. Its main ingredients are fish. It tastes rich and savory.

Where Banga soup comes from

Banga soup is one of 26 signature dishes of Nigeria on this map. See all dishes from Delta State.

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Food of Nigeria

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