How to pronounce Sobrassada

In the International Phonetic Alphabet it is /soβɾəˈsaðə/. In plain English letters that is soh-brah-SAH-dah, 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 Sobrassada?

Sobrassada is a snack of Spain. Where it comes from: Mallorca (Balearic Islands). People usually eat it as a snack and for breakfast. Its main ingredients are pork. It tastes savory, spicy and rich.

Where Sobrassada comes from

Sobrassada is one of 60 signature dishes of Spain on this map. See all dishes from Balearic Islands.

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