How to pronounce Ostropel

In the International Phonetic Alphabet it is /ostroˈpel/. In plain English letters that is oh-stroh-PEL, 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 Ostropel?

Ostropel is a main dish of Romania. Where it comes from: Oltenia. People usually eat it at lunch or dinner. Its main ingredients are chicken and vegetables. It tastes savory and sour.

Where Ostropel comes from

Ostropel is one of 22 signature dishes of Romania on this map.

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