How to pronounce Edikang ikong

In the International Phonetic Alphabet it is /edikaŋ ikɔŋ/. In plain English letters that is eh-dee-KANG ee-KONG, 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 Edikang ikong?

Edikang ikong is a soup or stew of Nigeria. Where it comes from: Cross River & Akwa Ibom. People usually eat it at lunch or dinner and on festive days. Its main ingredients are vegetables and seafood. It tastes rich and savory.

Where Edikang ikong comes from

Edikang ikong is one of 26 signature dishes of Nigeria on this map.

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