How to pronounce Komplet lepinja

Komplet lepinja is written ужичка комплет лепиња where it comes from. In the International Phonetic Alphabet it is /ûʒit͡ʃkaː lɛ̌piɲa/. In plain English letters that is OO-zhich-kah LEH-pee-nyah, 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 Komplet lepinja?

Komplet lepinja is a bread or pastry of Serbia. Where it comes from: Western Serbia (Užice). People usually eat it for breakfast and late at night. Its main ingredients are wheat & flour, dairy & cheese and egg. It tastes rich and savory.

Where Komplet lepinja comes from

Komplet lepinja is one of 19 signature dishes of Serbia on this map. See all dishes from Zlatibor.

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• Užice kajmak ужички кајмак · Snack · Western Serbia (Užice)

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• Karađorđeva šnicla карађорђева шницла · Main dish · Belgrade

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Food of Serbia

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