How to pronounce Isidudu

In the International Phonetic Alphabet it is /isidudu/. In plain English letters that is ee-see-DOO-doo, 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 Isidudu?

Isidudu is a main dish of South Africa. Where it comes from: Xhosa and Zulu homes. People usually eat it for breakfast. Its main ingredients are corn. It tastes sweet.

Where Isidudu comes from

Isidudu is one of 25 signature dishes of South Africa on this map. See all dishes from KwaZulu-Natal.

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