How to pronounce Kestane şekeri

In the International Phonetic Alphabet it is /kesˈtane ʃeceɾi/. In plain English letters that is kes-TAH-neh sheh-keh-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 Kestane şekeri?

Kestane şekeri is a dessert of Türkiye. Where it comes from: Bursa. People usually eat it at teatime and on festive days. Its main ingredients are nuts & seeds. It tastes sweet.

Where Kestane şekeri comes from

Kestane şekeri is one of 80 signature dishes of Türkiye on this map. See all dishes from Bursa.

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