How to pronounce Khaep mu

Khaep mu is written แคบหมู where it comes from. In the International Phonetic Alphabet it is /kʰɛ̂ːp mǔː/. In plain English letters that is KAEP MOO, 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 Khaep mu?

Khaep mu is a snack of Thailand. Where it comes from: Northern Thailand. People usually eat it as a snack. Its main ingredients are pork. It tastes savory.

Where Khaep mu comes from

Khaep mu is one of 35 signature dishes of Thailand on this map.

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Food of Thailand

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