How to pronounce Hrechanyky

Hrechanyky is written гречаники where it comes from. In the International Phonetic Alphabet it is /ɦrɛˈt͡ʃanɪkɪ/. In plain English letters that is hreh-CHAH-nih-kih, 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 Hrechanyky?

Hrechanyky is a main dish of Ukraine. People usually eat it at lunch or dinner. Its main ingredients are beef and pork. It tastes savory.

Where Hrechanyky comes from

Hrechanyky is one of 18 signature dishes of Ukraine on this map.

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• Varenyky вареники · Main dish · Ukraine

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• Halushky галушки · Main dish · Ukraine

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• Pampushky пампушки · Bread & pastry · Ukraine

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• Salo сало · Snack · Ukraine

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• Uzvar узвар · Drink · Ukraine

  Uzvar is a traditional Ukrainian drink made from dried fruit and berries, either simmered in water or left to steep in hot water.

Food of Ukraine

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