How to pronounce Luzerner Chügelipastete

In the International Phonetic Alphabet it is /ˈxyəɡəliˌpasteːtə/. In plain English letters that is KHUE-geh-lee-pahs-TAY-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 Luzerner Chügelipastete?

Luzerner Chügelipastete is a main dish of Switzerland. Where it comes from: Lucerne. People usually eat it at lunch or dinner and on festive days. Its main ingredients are beef, pork and wheat & flour. It tastes rich and savory.

Where Luzerner Chügelipastete comes from

Luzerner Chügelipastete is one of 30 signature dishes of Switzerland on this map.

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