How to pronounce Berner Platte

In the International Phonetic Alphabet it is /ˈbɛrnɐ ˈplatə/. In plain English letters that is BAIR-ner PLAH-tuh, 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 Berner Platte?

Berner Platte is a main dish of Switzerland. Where it comes from: Bern. People usually eat it at lunch or dinner and on festive days. Its main ingredients are pork, beef, potato and beans & tofu. It tastes savory and smoky.

Where Berner Platte comes from

Berner Platte is one of 30 signature dishes of Switzerland on this map. See all dishes from Bern.

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