How to pronounce Otlu peynir

In the International Phonetic Alphabet it is /otˈɫu pejˈniɾ/. In plain English letters that is ot-LOO pay-NEER, 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 Otlu peynir?

Otlu peynir is a snack of Türkiye. Where it comes from: Van. People usually eat it for breakfast. Its main ingredients are dairy & cheese. It tastes savory and fresh.

Where Otlu peynir comes from

Otlu peynir is one of 80 signature dishes of Türkiye on this map.

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