How to pronounce Su böreği

In the International Phonetic Alphabet it is /ˈsu bøɾeˈi/. In plain English letters that is SOO bur-reh-YEE, with the stress on the syllable in capitals. The recording above is by Veravi95, a native speaker, shared on Wikimedia Commons.

What is Su böreği?

Su böreği is a bread or pastry of Türkiye. Where it comes from: Istanbul and Anatolia. People usually eat it for breakfast and at teatime. Its main ingredients are wheat & flour, dairy & cheese and egg. It tastes savory and rich.

Where Su böreği comes from

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

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