How to pronounce Zuger Kirschtorte

In the International Phonetic Alphabet it is /ˈtsuːɡɐ ˈkɪrʃˌtɔrtə/. In plain English letters that is TSOO-ger KEERSH-tor-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 Zuger Kirschtorte?

Zuger Kirschtorte is a dessert of Switzerland. Where it comes from: Zug. People usually eat it at teatime and on festive days. Its main ingredients are nuts & seeds, egg and dairy & cheese. It tastes sweet and rich.

Where Zuger Kirschtorte comes from

Zuger Kirschtorte is one of 30 signature dishes of Switzerland on this map.

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