How to pronounce Skillingsbolle

In the International Phonetic Alphabet it is /ˈʂɪ̂lːɪŋsˌbɔlːə/. In plain English letters that is SHIL-ings-bol-leh, 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 Skillingsbolle?

Skillingsbolle is a dessert of Norway. Where it comes from: Bergen (Vestland). People usually eat it at teatime. Its main ingredients are wheat & flour and egg. It tastes sweet.

Where Skillingsbolle comes from

Skillingsbolle is one of 20 signature dishes of Norway on this map. See all dishes from Hordaland.

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