How to pronounce Basler Mehlsuppe

In the International Phonetic Alphabet it is /ˈbaːzlɐ ˈmeːlˌzʊpə/. In plain English letters that is BAH-zler MAYL-zoo-puh, 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 Mehlsuppe?

Basler Mehlsuppe is a soup or stew of Switzerland. Where it comes from: Basel. People usually eat it late at night and at lunch or dinner. Its main ingredients are wheat & flour and dairy & cheese. It tastes savory.

Where Basler Mehlsuppe comes from

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

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