How to pronounce Tirggel

In the International Phonetic Alphabet it is /ˈtɪrɡl̩/. In plain English letters that is TEER-gel, 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 Tirggel?

Tirggel is a dessert of Switzerland. Where it comes from: Zurich. People usually eat it as a snack and on festive days. Its main ingredients are wheat & flour. It tastes sweet.

Where Tirggel comes from

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

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Food of Switzerland

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