How to pronounce Bada

In the International Phonetic Alphabet it is /ɓada/. In plain English letters that is BAH-da, 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 Bada?

Bada is a main dish of Tanzania. Where it comes from: All Tanzania. People usually eat it at lunch or dinner. Its main ingredients are vegetables. It tastes savory.

Where Bada comes from

Bada is one of 11 signature dishes of Tanzania on this map.

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