How to pronounce Sivas köftesi

In the International Phonetic Alphabet it is /ˈsivas cøftesi/. In plain English letters that is SEE-vahs kurf-teh-SEE, 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 Sivas köftesi?

Sivas köftesi is a main dish of Türkiye. Where it comes from: Sivas. People usually eat it at lunch or dinner. Its main ingredients are beef, vegetables and wheat & flour. It tastes savory and smoky.

Where Sivas köftesi comes from

Sivas köftesi is one of 80 signature dishes of Türkiye on this map.

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