How to pronounce Tokat kebabı

In the International Phonetic Alphabet it is /ˈtokat kebaˈbɯ/. In plain English letters that is TOH-kaht keh-bah-BUH, 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 Tokat kebabı?

Tokat kebabı is a main dish of Türkiye. Where it comes from: Tokat. People usually eat it at lunch or dinner. Its main ingredients are lamb, vegetables and potato. It tastes savory and smoky.

Where Tokat kebabı comes from

Tokat kebabı is one of 80 signature dishes of Türkiye on this map.

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