How to pronounce Älplermagronen

In the International Phonetic Alphabet it is /ˈɛlplɐmaˌɡroːnən/. In plain English letters that is ELP-ler-mah-GROH-nen, 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 Älplermagronen?

Älplermagronen is a noodle dish of Switzerland. Where it comes from: Central Switzerland. People usually eat it at lunch or dinner. Its main ingredients are wheat & flour, potato and dairy & cheese. It tastes rich and savory.

Where Älplermagronen comes from

Älplermagronen is one of 30 signature dishes of Switzerland on this map.

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