How to pronounce Oscypek

In the International Phonetic Alphabet it is /ɔsˈt͡sɘpɛk/. In plain English letters that is os-TSIH-pek, with the stress on the syllable in capitals. The recording above is by Equadus, a native speaker, shared on Wikimedia Commons.

What is Oscypek?

Oscypek is a snack of Poland. Where it comes from: Tatra Mountains (Lesser Poland). People usually eat it as a snack. Its main ingredients are dairy & cheese. It tastes smoky and savory.

Where Oscypek comes from

Oscypek is one of 32 signature dishes of Poland on this map. See all dishes from Lesser Poland Voivodeship.

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• Bryndza podhalańska · Snack · Podhale (Lesser Poland)

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• Redykołka · Snack · Podhale (Lesser Poland)

  Redykołka is a small smoked sheep's cheese from Podhale and the Silesian Beskids, often called the younger sister of oscypek.

• Kwaśnica · Soup & stew · Polish highlands (Lesser Poland)

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• Moskole · Bread & pastry · Podhale (Lesser Poland)

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Food of Poland

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