How to pronounce Gofio

In the International Phonetic Alphabet it is /ˈɡofjo/. In plain English letters that is GOH-fyoh, 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 Gofio?

Gofio is a bread or pastry of Spain. Where it comes from: Canary Islands. People usually eat it for breakfast and at lunch or dinner. Its main ingredients are wheat & flour and corn. It tastes savory.

Where Gofio comes from

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

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