How to pronounce Koeksister

In the International Phonetic Alphabet it is /ˈkukˌsəs.tər/. In plain English letters that is KOOK-sis-ter, with the stress on the syllable in capitals. The recording above is by Oesjaar, a native speaker, shared on Wikimedia Commons.

What is Koeksister?

Koeksister is a dessert of South Africa. Where it comes from: All South Africa. People usually eat it at teatime and on festive days. Its main ingredients are wheat & flour. It tastes sweet.

Where Koeksister comes from

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

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Food of South Africa

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