How to pronounce Smalahove

In the International Phonetic Alphabet it is /ˈsmɑ̂ːlɑˌhuːʋə/. In plain English letters that is SMAH-lah-hoo-veh, 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 Smalahove?

Smalahove is a main dish of Norway. Where it comes from: Voss (Vestland). People usually eat it on festive days. Its main ingredients are lamb, offal and potato. It tastes savory and smoky.

Where Smalahove comes from

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

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