How to pronounce Fideuà

In the International Phonetic Alphabet it is /fiðeˈwa/. In plain English letters that is fee-deh-WAH, 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 Fideuà?

Fideuà is a noodle dish of Spain. Where it comes from: Gandia (Valencia). People usually eat it at lunch or dinner and on festive days. Its main ingredients are wheat & flour, seafood and fish. It tastes savory.

Where Fideuà comes from

Fideuà is one of 60 signature dishes of Spain on this map. See all dishes from Valencia.

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