How to pronounce Alheira

In the International Phonetic Alphabet it is /ɐˈʎɐjɾɐ/. In plain English letters that is ah-LYAY-rah, 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 Alheira?

Alheira is a main dish of Portugal. Where it comes from: Trás-os-Montes. People usually eat it at lunch or dinner. Its main ingredients are chicken and wheat & flour. It tastes savory and smoky.

Where Alheira comes from

Alheira is one of 42 signature dishes of Portugal on this map.

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