How to pronounce Pinikpikan

In the International Phonetic Alphabet it is /pinikpiˈkan/. In plain English letters that is pee-nik-pee-KAHN, 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 Pinikpikan?

Pinikpikan is a soup or stew of the Philippines. Where it comes from: Cordillera. People usually eat it on festive days and at lunch or dinner. Its main ingredients are chicken and duck. It tastes savory.

Where Pinikpikan comes from

Pinikpikan is one of 34 signature dishes of the Philippines on this map.

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