How to pronounce Kerebiç

In the International Phonetic Alphabet it is /keɾeˈbitʃ/. In plain English letters that is keh-reh-BEECH, 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 Kerebiç?

Kerebiç is a dessert of Türkiye. Where it comes from: Mersin and Tarsus. People usually eat it on festive days and at teatime. Its main ingredients are wheat & flour and nuts & seeds. It tastes sweet.

Where Kerebiç comes from

Kerebiç is one of 80 signature dishes of Türkiye on this map. See all dishes from Mersin.

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