How to pronounce Adyghe cheese

Adyghe cheese is written адыгейский сыр where it comes from. In the International Phonetic Alphabet it is /mɑtɑqʷɑjɑ/. In plain English letters that is ah-DIH-geh CHEESE, 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 Adyghe cheese?

Adyghe cheese is a snack of Russia. Where it comes from: Adygea. People usually eat it as a snack and for breakfast. Its main ingredients are dairy & cheese. It tastes fresh.

Where Adyghe cheese comes from

Adyghe cheese is one of 27 signature dishes of Russia on this map.

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Food of Russia

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