How to pronounce Basler Läckerli

In the International Phonetic Alphabet it is /ˈbaːzlɐ ˈlækːərli/. In plain English letters that is BAH-zler LACK-er-lee, 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 Basler Läckerli?

Basler Läckerli is a dessert of Switzerland. Where it comes from: Basel. People usually eat it as a snack and at teatime. Its main ingredients are wheat & flour and nuts & seeds. It tastes sweet.

Where Basler Läckerli comes from

Basler Läckerli is one of 30 signature dishes of Switzerland on this map.

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