How to pronounce Afyon kaymağı

In the International Phonetic Alphabet it is /afˈjon kajmaˈɯ/. In plain English letters that is ahf-YON kai-mah-UH, with the stress on the syllable in capitals. The recording above is by ToprakM, a native speaker, shared on Wikimedia Commons.

What is Afyon kaymağı?

Afyon kaymağı is a snack of Türkiye. Where it comes from: Afyonkarahisar. People usually eat it for breakfast. Its main ingredients are dairy & cheese. It tastes rich and sweet.

Where Afyon kaymağı comes from

Afyon kaymağı is one of 80 signature dishes of Türkiye on this map.

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