How to pronounce Piaya

In the International Phonetic Alphabet it is /piˈjaja/. In plain English letters that is pee-YAH-yah, 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 Piaya?

Piaya is a dessert of the Philippines. Where it comes from: Negros Occidental. People usually eat it as a snack and at teatime. Its main ingredients are wheat & flour. It tastes sweet.

Where Piaya comes from

Piaya is one of 34 signature dishes of the Philippines on this map. See all dishes from Western Visayas (Region VI).

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Food of the Philippines

Dishes like Piaya in other countries

Same type of dish and similar main ingredients as Piaya:

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