How to pronounce Polkagris

In the International Phonetic Alphabet it is /ˈpɔ̂lːkaˌɡriːs/. In plain English letters that is POL-kah-grees, 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 Polkagris?

Polkagris is a dessert of Sweden. Where it comes from: Småland. People usually eat it as a snack. It tastes sweet and fresh.

Where Polkagris comes from

Polkagris is one of 22 signature dishes of Sweden on this map.

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Food of Sweden