How to pronounce Zürcher Geschnetzeltes

In the International Phonetic Alphabet it is /ˈtsyːrçɐ ɡəˈʃnɛtsl̩təs/. In plain English letters that is TSUR-kher geh-SHNET-sel-tes, 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 Zürcher Geschnetzeltes?

Zürcher Geschnetzeltes is a main dish of Switzerland. Where it comes from: Zurich. People usually eat it at lunch or dinner. Its main ingredients are beef and dairy & cheese. It tastes rich and savory.

Where Zürcher Geschnetzeltes comes from

Zürcher Geschnetzeltes is one of 30 signature dishes of Switzerland on this map.

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