How to pronounce Ho mok

Ho mok is written ห่อหมก where it comes from. In the International Phonetic Alphabet it is /hɔ̀ː mòk/. In plain English letters that is HOR MOK, 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 Ho mok?

Ho mok is a main dish of Thailand. People usually eat it at lunch or dinner. Its main ingredients are fish and egg. It tastes spicy and rich.

Where Ho mok comes from

Ho mok is one of 35 signature dishes of Thailand on this map.

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