How to pronounce Kumpir

In the International Phonetic Alphabet it is /kumˈpiɾ/. In plain English letters that is koom-PEER, 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 Kumpir?

Kumpir is a street food of Türkiye. Where it comes from: Istanbul (Ortaköy). People usually eat it as a snack and late at night. Its main ingredients are potato, dairy & cheese and vegetables. It tastes savory and rich.

Where Kumpir comes from

Kumpir is one of 80 signature dishes of Türkiye on this map. See all dishes from Istanbul.

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