How to pronounce Katong laksa

Katong laksa is written 加东叻沙 where it comes from. In the International Phonetic Alphabet it is /ˈkatɔŋ ˈlaksa/. In plain English letters that is KAH-tong LAHK-sah, 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 Katong laksa?

Katong laksa is a noodle dish of Singapore. Where it comes from: Katong. People usually eat it at lunch or dinner. Its main ingredients are rice and seafood. It tastes spicy and rich.

Where Katong laksa comes from

Katong laksa is one of 12 signature dishes of Singapore on this map.

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