How to pronounce Kars gravyeri

In the International Phonetic Alphabet it is /kaɾs ɡɾavjeɾi/. In plain English letters that is KARS grahv-yeh-REE, 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 Kars gravyeri?

Kars gravyeri is a snack of Türkiye. Where it comes from: Kars. People usually eat it for breakfast and as a snack. Its main ingredients are dairy & cheese. It tastes savory.

Where Kars gravyeri comes from

Kars gravyeri is one of 80 signature dishes of Türkiye on this map.

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