How to pronounce Almogrote

In the International Phonetic Alphabet it is /almoˈɣɾote/. In plain English letters that is ahl-moh-GROH-teh, 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 Almogrote?

Almogrote is a snack of Spain. Where it comes from: La Gomera (Canary Islands). People usually eat it as a snack. Its main ingredients are dairy & cheese and vegetables. It tastes spicy, savory and rich.

Where Almogrote comes from

Almogrote is one of 60 signature dishes of Spain on this map. See all dishes from Santa Cruz de Tenerife.

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