How to pronounce Surströmming

In the International Phonetic Alphabet it is /ˈsʉ̂ːˌʂʈrœmːɪŋ/. In plain English letters that is SOO-strum-ing, 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 Surströmming?

Surströmming is a main dish of Sweden. Where it comes from: Ångermanland (High Coast). People usually eat it at lunch or dinner. Its main ingredients are fish. It tastes sour and savory.

Where Surströmming comes from

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

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