How to pronounce Şalgam

Şalgam is written şalgam suyu where it comes from. In the International Phonetic Alphabet it is /ʃaɫˈɡam/. In plain English letters that is shahl-GAHM, 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 Şalgam?

Şalgam is a drink of Türkiye. Where it comes from: Adana. People usually eat it at lunch or dinner. Its main ingredients are vegetables. It tastes sour and spicy.

Where Şalgam comes from

Şalgam is one of 80 signature dishes of Türkiye on this map.

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