How to pronounce Kuli-kuli

Kuli-kuli is written Ƙuli-ƙuli where it comes from. In the International Phonetic Alphabet it is /kuli kuli/. In plain English letters that is KOO-lee KOO-lee, 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 Kuli-kuli?

Kuli-kuli is a snack of Nigeria. Where it comes from: Middle Belt. People usually eat it as a snack. Its main ingredients are nuts & seeds. It tastes savory.

Where Kuli-kuli comes from

Kuli-kuli is one of 26 signature dishes of Nigeria on this map.

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Food of Nigeria

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