How to pronounce Ankara tava

In the International Phonetic Alphabet it is /ˈankaɾa taˈvasɯ/. In plain English letters that is AHN-kah-rah tah-vah-SUH, 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 Ankara tava?

Ankara tava is a rice dish of Türkiye. Where it comes from: Ankara. People usually eat it on festive days and at lunch or dinner. Its main ingredients are lamb and rice. It tastes savory.

Where Ankara tava comes from

Ankara tava is one of 80 signature dishes of Türkiye on this map.

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