How to pronounce Mebos

In the International Phonetic Alphabet it is /ˈmiəbɔs/. In plain English letters that is MEE-uh-bos, 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 Mebos?

Mebos is a dessert of South Africa. Where it comes from: Western Cape. People usually eat it as a snack. It tastes sweet and sour.

Where Mebos comes from

Mebos is one of 25 signature dishes of South Africa on this map. See all dishes from Western Cape.

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