How to pronounce Roti john

In the International Phonetic Alphabet it is /ˈroti dʒɒn/. In plain English letters that is ROH-tee JON, 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 Roti john?

Roti john is a bread or pastry of Singapore. People usually eat it as a snack and late at night. Its main ingredients are wheat & flour, egg and lamb. It tastes savory.

Where Roti john comes from

Roti john is one of 12 signature dishes of Singapore on this map.

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