How to pronounce Pirot kashkaval

Pirot kashkaval is written пиротски качкаваљ where it comes from. In the International Phonetic Alphabet it is /pîrotskiː kat͡ʃkǎʋaʎ/. In plain English letters that is PEE-rot-skee kach-KAH-vahl, 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 Pirot kashkaval?

Pirot kashkaval is a snack of Serbia. Where it comes from: Southeastern Serbia (Pirot). People usually eat it as a snack. Its main ingredients are dairy & cheese. It tastes savory.

Where Pirot kashkaval comes from

Pirot kashkaval is one of 19 signature dishes of Serbia on this map.

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