How to pronounce Walliser Roggenbrot

In the International Phonetic Alphabet it is /ˈvalɪsɐ ˈrɔɡn̩ˌbroːt/. In plain English letters that is VAH-liss-er ROG-en-broht, 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 Walliser Roggenbrot?

Walliser Roggenbrot is a bread or pastry of Switzerland. Where it comes from: Valais. People usually eat it for breakfast and at lunch or dinner. Its main ingredients are wheat & flour. It tastes savory and sour.

Where Walliser Roggenbrot comes from

Walliser Roggenbrot is one of 30 signature dishes of Switzerland on this map. See all dishes from Valais.

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