How to pronounce Ekyalakanu

In the International Phonetic Alphabet it is /ekjalakanu/. In plain English letters that is eh-kya-la-KAH-noo, 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 Ekyalakanu?

Ekyalakanu is a drink of Uganda. Where it comes from: Karamoja. People usually eat it on festive days. Its main ingredients are dairy & cheese and beef. It tastes rich.

Where Ekyalakanu comes from

Ekyalakanu is one of 20 signature dishes of Uganda on this map.

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