How to pronounce Glarner Pastete

In the International Phonetic Alphabet it is /ˈɡlarnɐ pasˈteːtə/. In plain English letters that is GLAR-ner pah-STAY-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 Glarner Pastete?

Glarner Pastete is a dessert of Switzerland. Where it comes from: Glarus. People usually eat it at teatime and on festive days. Its main ingredients are wheat & flour and nuts & seeds. It tastes sweet.

Where Glarner Pastete comes from

Glarner Pastete is one of 30 signature dishes of Switzerland on this map.

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