How to pronounce Birchermüesli

In the International Phonetic Alphabet it is /ˈbɪrçɐˌmyəsli/. In plain English letters that is BEER-kher-mue-ess-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 Birchermüesli?

Birchermüesli is a main dish of Switzerland. People usually eat it for breakfast. Its main ingredients are wheat & flour, nuts & seeds and dairy & cheese. It tastes fresh and sweet.

Where Birchermüesli comes from

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

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