How to pronounce Boerewors

In the International Phonetic Alphabet it is /ˈbuːrəˌvɔrs/. In plain English letters that is BOO-ruh-vors, 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 Boerewors?

Boerewors is a main dish of South Africa. Where it comes from: All South Africa. People usually eat it at lunch or dinner and on festive days. Its main ingredients are beef and pork. It tastes savory and smoky.

Where Boerewors comes from

Boerewors is one of 25 signature dishes of South Africa on this map.

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