How to pronounce Pinakbet

In the International Phonetic Alphabet it is /pinakˈbɛt/. In plain English letters that is pee-nahk-BET, 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 Pinakbet?

Pinakbet is a main dish of the Philippines. Where it comes from: Ilocos. People usually eat it at lunch or dinner. Its main ingredients are vegetables and fish. It tastes savory.

Where Pinakbet comes from

Pinakbet is one of 34 signature dishes of the Philippines on this map. See all dishes from Ilocos (Region I).

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Food of the Philippines

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