How to pronounce Serra da Estrela cheese

Serra da Estrela cheese is written queijo Serra da Estrela where it comes from. In the International Phonetic Alphabet it is /ˈkɐjʒu ˈsɛʁɐ ðɐ ɨʃˈtɾelɐ/. In plain English letters that is KAY-zhoo SEH-rah dah esh-TRAY-lah, 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 Serra da Estrela cheese?

Serra da Estrela cheese is a snack of Portugal. Where it comes from: Serra da Estrela. People usually eat it as a snack. Its main ingredients are dairy & cheese. It tastes rich and savory.

Where Serra da Estrela cheese comes from

Serra da Estrela cheese is one of 42 signature dishes of Portugal on this map.

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Food of Portugal

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Same type of dish and similar main ingredients as Serra da Estrela cheese:

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