How to pronounce Chakalaka

In the International Phonetic Alphabet it is /t͡ʃakaˈlaka/. In plain English letters that is cha-ka-LA-ka, 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 Chakalaka?

Chakalaka is a main dish of South Africa. Where it comes from: Gauteng. People usually eat it at lunch or dinner and on festive days. Its main ingredients are vegetables and beans & tofu. It tastes spicy.

Where Chakalaka comes from

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

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